tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post3113066891047361090..comments2024-03-12T05:11:42.096-07:00Comments on Write of Passage: Giving Your Manuscript That EdgeLinda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-74318578538594333002011-06-23T11:07:40.789-07:002011-06-23T11:07:40.789-07:00So many people out there think that they can edit ...So many people out there think that they can edit it alone or have their spouse, mom, grandma, or BFF do it. My husband and my betas are ALL teachers and two of them are English teachers who take a red pen to mine, and I still make sure that I get an editor. Why, because my betas have heard me talk, they know me, and although they are really great at telling me when my writing stinks and correcting other stuff, they can’t get it all and an editor and proofreader can. It’s their job!<br />Thank you Heather, these people you pointed out sound great! I need to add this blog to my blog roll so I don't miss a beat. :-)<br />SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-10612761934838402092011-06-23T10:56:07.296-07:002011-06-23T10:56:07.296-07:00Cassandra, thank you for stopping by!
Ebony, I f...Cassandra, thank you for stopping by! <br /><br />Ebony, I feel the exact same way! Having a professional look over our work is worth every penny. <br /><br />Michael, you're very welcome! I'm glad it's helping so many. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-2031965165241192702011-06-22T20:11:36.072-07:002011-06-22T20:11:36.072-07:00Heather,
Thanks for the great advise. I so apprec...Heather,<br /><br />Thanks for the great advise. I so appreciate you keeping us informed of your amazing step by step process.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-80228733221450537132011-06-22T16:35:05.435-07:002011-06-22T16:35:05.435-07:00Absolutely.
Self-pubbing doesn't mean doing &#...Absolutely.<br />Self-pubbing doesn't mean doing 'everything' yourself. <br />I'm not an editor, I'm a writer. I'll do the writing, and then I'm very, very lucky that I've had brilliant editors doing their thing as well.<br /><br />It's about making the book the best it can be.Ebony McKenna.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02724727996270658767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-14274914662169604932011-06-22T14:42:21.985-07:002011-06-22T14:42:21.985-07:00Oh wow, thank you so much guys!
I'll second ...Oh wow, thank you so much guys! <br /><br />I'll second that third paragraph--always always always ask questions!<br /><br /><3Editor Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575298681582664196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-22746704655415897362011-06-22T11:04:40.551-07:002011-06-22T11:04:40.551-07:00Linda, thank you! So true. It isn't cheap but ...Linda, thank you! So true. It isn't cheap but it is so worth it.<br /><br />Karlene, that's great advice! Sending out your manuscript too early is one of the most common mistakes we writers make.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-15478319008432731032011-06-22T09:33:40.352-07:002011-06-22T09:33:40.352-07:00Heather this is a great advice! I cannot believe h...Heather this is a great advice! I cannot believe how much Christine improved my novel. That other set of eyes who know structure, story, character arcs, grammar, spelling... etc., is so valuable. Also, I would recommend "waiting" to send it to someone until after you've read it multiple, multiple, multiple, times and think it's perfect. Then send it. Trust me, there will still be work to do. Thanks so much for a great post!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-86580255256289194572011-06-22T08:29:15.600-07:002011-06-22T08:29:15.600-07:00Excellent discussion, Heather. Only a manuscript t...Excellent discussion, Heather. Only a manuscript that reads really well ALL THE WAY THROUGH is going to get the nod, whether it's from agents or readers. And yes—it's almost impossible to distance yourself enough from your own ms. to pick up every important flaw. We need that edge that an outside editor gives us!Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.com