tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post2518151674674223487..comments2024-03-28T10:41:26.999-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Meet the Editor: Shon BaconDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-22677079422297869432009-02-20T13:04:00.000-07:002009-02-20T13:04:00.000-07:00Thanks for the comment, Sharon, :-) It's apprecia...Thanks for the comment, Sharon, :-) It's appreciated!Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-59202371229730929022009-02-20T09:06:00.000-07:002009-02-20T09:06:00.000-07:00Shon sounds like an editor I'd like to work with. ...Shon sounds like an editor I'd like to work with. Very insightful editor's perspective.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750046720665201328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-27872321975205467022009-02-19T13:14:00.000-07:002009-02-19T13:14:00.000-07:00Self-publishing authors probably benefit more than...Self-publishing authors probably benefit more than any other writers in hiring an independent editor for their books. Other authors get some editing through the submission and publishing process, but the self-published do all the jobs themselves - or skip the important steps. You need fresh eyes on your manuscript to make sure you're not missing the obvious. I think this is part of the reason self-published books have a "lesser" reputation; often, they just aren't as good as they could have been because some of the improvement steps have been missed.<BR/><BR/>Dani<BR/>http://quickest.blogbooktourguide.ever.comDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-15671563711501375522009-02-18T16:57:00.000-07:002009-02-18T16:57:00.000-07:00Emmanuel, there is still a negative stigma to self...Emmanuel, there is still a negative stigma to self-publishing, and so it's extremely important that self-pubbed writers (I prefer calling them indie writers/publishers) get quality editing. It pays to research several editors for their prices, their clients, and their mission.Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-56661777137204662142009-02-18T14:36:00.000-07:002009-02-18T14:36:00.000-07:00Oh; it's a topic under discussion on my blog c...Oh; it's a topic under discussion on my blog currently, about editing & self-publishing. What advice would you give those planning to publish their own books, in terms of what they must invest (time, money, etc) in the editing process.Emmanuel Sigaukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04171063918198721862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-23009376435381811122009-02-18T13:02:00.000-07:002009-02-18T13:02:00.000-07:00Hey there, Emmanuel - now what specifically are yo...Hey there, Emmanuel - now what specifically are you asking about self-published writers? Always willing to answer a question or two, :-)<BR/><BR/>And Lauri, I can be a bit invasive, too, as an editor, but I always let the writer know when my opinion is my "opinion" - take it or leave it.<BR/><BR/>Dani, LOVE your system - I follow something like that, too.Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-59565844787888782982009-02-18T11:57:00.000-07:002009-02-18T11:57:00.000-07:00How many of you can stand to read a book three tim...How many of you can stand to read a book three times in a row within a short period of time? That'll tell you right there if you're cut out to be an editor. Each time you read that book, it's with a different focus. Here's my system today:<BR/><BR/>1. Read as a fan, with the obvious errors slapping me in the face. Relaxed and with anticipation.<BR/>2. Read line-by-line and nitpick to death. Up close and personal. Inserting Changes and Comments/Notes as I progress. This is the time-consuming pass-through. Usually it goes back to the author at this stage for changes.<BR/>3. Read the corrected manuscript from the author, mindmapping for pace, plot solidity, and paying close attention to errors that might occur because of changes. Also, a third glance at grammar and punctuation.<BR/><BR/>That's it for me, and the sytem works very well with manuscripts that are pretty solid when they land in my mailbox. I don't feel much need to substantially rewrite a plot or to recharacterize when I read - perhaps because I read so much? I dunno... <BR/><BR/>Dani<BR/>http://blogbooktours.blogspot.comDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-3479755403730759612009-02-18T10:41:00.000-07:002009-02-18T10:41:00.000-07:00One misconception is that editing is easy. An edit...One misconception is that editing is easy. An editor has to be detail oriented and willing to spend hours reading and re-reading someone else's work.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-65602975403989430012009-02-18T09:32:00.000-07:002009-02-18T09:32:00.000-07:00I agreed. Editing is not easy. It takes a lot of a...I agreed. Editing is not easy. It takes a lot of attention to detail.<BR/><BR/>Morgan Mandel<BR/>http://morganmandel.blogspot.com<BR/>http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-92020918020283793422009-02-18T08:46:00.000-07:002009-02-18T08:46:00.000-07:00Shon, you are so right- not everyone is an editor!...Shon, you are so right- not everyone is an editor! Last year, I was asked by my publisher to edit a collection of short stories for him. Yes, it's easy to pick up grammar errors but it was impossible for me to leave the writing alone. I've realized now that I should never be allowed to edit fiction - ever. I'm far too invasive. My writing partner, fortunately, is used to my bullying and ignores me when she can. <BR/><BR/>Love your website BTW!Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112458658109887868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-44191281183060597442009-02-18T04:20:00.000-07:002009-02-18T04:20:00.000-07:00Excellent advice. What's your advice to self-publi...Excellent advice. What's your advice to self-publishing writers?Emmanuel Sigaukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04171063918198721862noreply@blogger.com