How Not to POV
These are, of course, meant totally tongue-in-cheek. That said, if you see these reflected in your writing, change it. DoItNow. Have pity on your editor.
Tag: Editing
A Lesson and a Little Game
This post brought to you by Fingernails on the Editor’s Chalkboard. This morning, on one of the writer’s groups I follow on Facebook, this gem was posted. I’ve intentionally left this “too small to read.” Go ahead and blow it up big if you really want to. But for the love of all that is… Continue reading A Lesson and a Little Game
Day 14 – Editing
I’m a habitual editor. I admit this. Like… probably AA style…. “Hello. My name is Shanan, and I’m an editor.” I pick every nit off ever word. I examine it up close and determine if it’s going to sprout a louse or a lion. My editing microscope reaches far and deep. I’m ridiculously critical of… Continue reading Day 14 – Editing
Rising – Beta Update
I’ve received both informal and formal feedback from a handful of beta readers for Rising, and so far the general consensus is: They are loving it! Of course, there are little sticking points here and there. I have some definite edit spots that I want to go tackle. But I’m going to wait on a… Continue reading Rising – Beta Update
Beta Process, Part 1
I can’t contain myself. I probably should. But I won’t. Yesterday, one of my beta readers for Rising sent me a text saying (somewhat paraphrased), “So, I received this book yesterday and started reading it, and I had to force myself to stop reading and go to sleep at midnight.” My first thought was, “Hm,… Continue reading Beta Process, Part 1
Editing a Novel – AKA What Did I Just Get Myself Into?
Editing is quite the process. Either that, or I’m brutally critical of my own work. Seeing as how Rising is my first, completed, full-length novel, the editing process is different in many ways from what I’m used to. First off, I can’t just sit down and re-read the entire story in one sitting like I… Continue reading Editing a Novel – AKA What Did I Just Get Myself Into?
Why I Print
Yesterday, I printed out Rising and put it into a binder for editing. As you can see, I killed a small tree in the process. Don’t get me wrong — I’m a total granola-munching, tree-hugging, hippie, artist-woman. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, where trees are valued more than gold. But I have zero… Continue reading Why I Print
Old School
I seriously want this shirt. It’s right here, in case anyone wants to order it for me. The nice plumb color would be fantastic. XL. Thanks 🙂 I posted this link on my Facebook wall, and it sparked a fun discussion about old typewriters. I learned to type on a machine that looked much like… Continue reading Old School
Balance, By Courtney Herz at #16
Last week, I posted about Balance, by Courtney Herz. I had the pleasure of being her editor for this one. Currently, the story is #16 in the Amazon Kindle download ranking for Horror Short Fiction. And it’s very deserving of this ranking and more! It’s free for just a little while longer, but even if you… Continue reading Balance, By Courtney Herz at #16
Editing: Helping Others Succeed
t’s very therapeutic, working with authors in the editing capacity. I’m looking forward to expanding this horizon of mine, and taking on more clients as my time allows. I consider it a gift and a privilege, reading and editing the works of others…
Shanan Winters 