tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post3170203109429535883..comments2024-03-28T06:59:34.982-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Meet the Editor: Helen GingerDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-89568522407262973582009-02-25T17:07:00.000-07:002009-02-25T17:07:00.000-07:00This proves that when you visit a blog, be sure to...This proves that when you visit a blog, be sure to read the comments. That's where you often find the best advice! What a great group of writers.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-47910391869601127462009-02-25T15:35:00.000-07:002009-02-25T15:35:00.000-07:00Helen,Great advice on critique groups. I was in a ...Helen,<BR/>Great advice on critique groups. I was in a wonderful group for several years. We used to say if one of us mentioned something, think about it briefly and decide whether you need to do anything about it. If two of us pointed out the same thing, consider it seriously. and if all three of us said the same thing, you probably need to change it.Lillie Ammannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851121176224654240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-43268511041149163902009-02-25T15:25:00.000-07:002009-02-25T15:25:00.000-07:00Great advice and tips as always, Helen. I have al...Great advice and tips as always, Helen. I have always had really good experiences with crit groups, both while I was in college and even now I have a great online group that has been together for years. I guess it depends on the writer in a lot of cases too. How willing you are to let opinion fluctuate you from your course, because there is a huge difference between opinion and critical advice. Thanks for sharing your wisdom here and on your blog.<BR/><BR/>Jenny Bean<BR/><A HREF="http://theinnerbean.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">The Inner Bean</A>Jenny Melzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11235663870008150355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-75380791512650171722009-02-25T14:30:00.000-07:002009-02-25T14:30:00.000-07:00Enjoyed the interview, Helen. It is great to find ...Enjoyed the interview, Helen. It is great to find out a little more about each other.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-54320798016166426312009-02-25T11:58:00.000-07:002009-02-25T11:58:00.000-07:00Chicklit Gurrl has a three-part series coming up h...Chicklit Gurrl has a three-part series coming up here this week, so stay tuned! <BR/><BR/>Nice interview, Helen. It's obvious why you're always busy with editing work. And you're a sweetie, too! :D<BR/><BR/>Dani<BR/>http://blogbooktours.blogspot.comDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-65295846802118269842009-02-25T10:58:00.000-07:002009-02-25T10:58:00.000-07:00Hello Chick Lit Gurrl. Thank you for stopping by. ...Hello Chick Lit Gurrl. Thank you for stopping by. I love your blog. <BR/><BR/>If anyone hasn't been to visit her blog, go to:<BR/>http://chicklitgurrl.blogspot.com/Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-17510763143389302422009-02-25T10:52:00.000-07:002009-02-25T10:52:00.000-07:00Ahh, Morgan, you're a sweetie. Incidentally, I'm n...Ahh, Morgan, you're a sweetie. Incidentally, I'm nearing the end of the second read-through on yours.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-78643041230301343282009-02-25T10:28:00.000-07:002009-02-25T10:28:00.000-07:00Great interview, Helen, :-) It's awesome to see t...Great interview, Helen, :-) It's awesome to see that many of us share the same mission as editors.Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-15144918714805554002009-02-25T10:09:00.000-07:002009-02-25T10:09:00.000-07:00Hi Helen,After reading your interview, I'm even mo...Hi Helen,<BR/>After reading your interview, I'm even more glad I have you as my editor for Killer Career.<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-28517550086426354742009-02-25T09:58:00.000-07:002009-02-25T09:58:00.000-07:00Thank you Marvin. Marvin was also featured here on...Thank you Marvin. <BR/><BR/>Marvin was also featured here on The Blood Red Pencil. Just scroll down a couple of days to read his answers to the same questions.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-86411657121310677212009-02-25T09:13:00.000-07:002009-02-25T09:13:00.000-07:00Great answers, Helen. I especially like your attit...Great answers, Helen. I especially like your attitude about editors not making all the improvements FOR the author - cliche rewrites, words used repetitively, etc. - rather point them out to the author and let him or her do the work and grow from the exercise.<BR/><BR/>Nice post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-18991854674708313352009-02-25T08:16:00.000-07:002009-02-25T08:16:00.000-07:00Lauri, I was in a critique group like that. It too...Lauri, I was in a critique group like that. It took me a while but I finally realized that after each meeting, I was driving home yelling. I got out. Best thing I ever did for myself and my writing.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-40232619736294572032009-02-25T08:15:00.000-07:002009-02-25T08:15:00.000-07:00Hank, it sounds like you have a wonderful editor. ...Hank, it sounds like you have a wonderful editor. That cooperative feeling is what you want to have with your editor.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-29092653961505466792009-02-25T07:54:00.000-07:002009-02-25T07:54:00.000-07:00Great interview, Helen. Fantastic tips too. I espe...Great interview, Helen. Fantastic tips too. I especially appreciate the advice about critique groups. When I started writing, I joined a crit group that bashed me around like I was doing 12 rounds with Ali. I nearly gave up writing. Tread carefully with those crit groups- especially online!Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112458658109887868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-83162043893608031492009-02-25T07:17:00.000-07:002009-02-25T07:17:00.000-07:00What a terrific interview!I'm in love with my edit...What a terrific interview!<BR/><BR/>I'm in love with my editor, frankly. She's so thoughtful, and respectful, and during the whole processs, it's clear we're in it together to create the best possible outcome.<BR/><BR/>After 30 plus years as a tv reporter, I've worked with editors --both in writing and in video--and I know and embrace how often what's "pretty good" can be made "really good!" by just a few intelligent and thoughtful tweaks.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes it's seeing a big picture that the writer hasn't realized is there. Sometimes it's a parallel construction that emerges. Sometimes even a theme the editor sees that the author has missed. It's a joy and a treat when that happens. <BR/><BR/>And Helen, you're so right about "fixing." My editor will say in the margin:<BR/>"The reader will not understand where this is taking place. Please address."<BR/><BR/>"Please address"! How perfect is that?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-10981838502231996322009-02-25T05:45:00.000-07:002009-02-25T05:45:00.000-07:00Thank you Charlotte. Your blog is one I enjoy read...Thank you Charlotte. Your blog is one I enjoy reading- and I always learn something. <BR/><BR/>Charlotte's blog is at:<BR/>http://charsbookreviews.blogspot.com/Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-33882435086051656392009-02-25T04:26:00.000-07:002009-02-25T04:26:00.000-07:00Great interview, Helen. Thanks. I also enjoy readi...Great interview, Helen. Thanks. <BR/><BR/>I also enjoy reading the tips you provide on your blog and in your newsletter. Both are great tools for writers.Charlotte Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09336641340221491792noreply@blogger.com