tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post1828185109080471080..comments2023-09-06T05:48:05.398-06:00Comments on Terry's Place: Editing - Phase 2Terry Odellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-27700453688910908322009-10-02T04:41:22.651-06:002009-10-02T04:41:22.651-06:00Becca -
If you can't find the storyboarding s...Becca -<br /><br />If you can't find the storyboarding series on the blog (and I hope the 'search' box at the top right will lead you to them), I have a handout that summarizes it on my website.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-34624592408145865652009-10-01T22:47:47.981-06:002009-10-01T22:47:47.981-06:00I'm going to have to do a search for your stor...I'm going to have to do a search for your story board technique. I'm trying to be more of a plotter. <br /><br />I had to laugh when I read about your recent manuscript coming back much shorter. My ms going through revisions right now is the same way. At first it's hard accepting those deletions, but in reading it later, I realized the pacing was much better. <br /><br />Thanks for a great post.Becca Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907103716602407510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-9995617875080764882009-09-30T18:36:00.589-06:002009-09-30T18:36:00.589-06:00Debra - once you get the 'me' out of the e...Debra - once you get the 'me' out of the edits, it does improve the work. And the first pass with a new editor is always a period of adjustment.<br /><br />Tess, thanks for coming by. Hope you'll find tomorrow's post useful as well.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-86779277861190423312009-09-30T18:32:13.261-06:002009-09-30T18:32:13.261-06:00Hello Terry,
Wonderful advice! I totally agree ab...Hello Terry,<br />Wonderful advice! I totally agree about using 'hard copy.' I find mistakes and inconsistencies that way SO much easier, where as on the computer, they just don't seem to jump out at me. I look forward to reading more. :)<br /><br />~Tess ThielerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-3969346654209383252009-09-30T17:54:01.311-06:002009-09-30T17:54:01.311-06:00HI Terry. Great advice. I actually enjoy the editi...HI Terry. Great advice. I actually enjoy the editing process, as it really helps me dig deep into my story and make it the best it can be. And it helps me to become a better writer all aroud. The relationship between an editor and writing is truly an important one.Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-15898934656520957462009-09-30T16:45:40.980-06:002009-09-30T16:45:40.980-06:00Thanks, Mary - it's more of an "I've ...Thanks, Mary - it's more of an "I've learned this the hard way, so maybe if I share, it won't be as hard for someone else" thing than actual "advice", I'd say. I'm always happy to share, as so many have shared with me. <br /><br />Pay it forward.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-49898624562379452102009-09-30T16:22:54.065-06:002009-09-30T16:22:54.065-06:00I've had to drop and rewrite chapters so I kno...I've had to drop and rewrite chapters so I know what you mean.<br />Good advise as always Terry!Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-37560300106460416562009-09-30T14:25:47.197-06:002009-09-30T14:25:47.197-06:00I shall certainly be back tomorrow. I guess I did ...I shall certainly be back tomorrow. I guess I did have a real editor for a short story that's coming out soon, and I did get real changes, and mostly I glowed that she thought it was worth editing. Still dreaming when it comes to anything longer, but your suggestions will help with self-edits too.Sheila Deethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465615546936319164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-44508605441458283522009-09-30T13:24:44.813-06:002009-09-30T13:24:44.813-06:00Thanks, Patricia. I'm honored.
Cate - be sure...Thanks, Patricia. I'm honored.<br /><br />Cate - be sure to come back tomorrow for more tips, especially if deadlines don't give the luxury of setting aside the story. When those edits come back, the editor might say, "you've got a week."<br /><br />Lynette - Welcome, and I hope to be seeing more of you. <br /><br />Mona -- yes, the revisions are a 'demand', although how it's done, and how far to take them, is definitely something that should be open for discussion.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-23459548789924315182009-09-30T10:57:39.867-06:002009-09-30T10:57:39.867-06:00Terry, you are absolutely right. When the editor a...Terry, you are absolutely right. When the editor asks for a revision, her very polite request is a demand not open for discussion!!!Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-32993175475694013802009-09-30T09:49:48.038-06:002009-09-30T09:49:48.038-06:00Great post. I'm glad Patricia send me over he...Great post. I'm glad Patricia send me over here.<br /><br />Lynnette Labelle<br />http://lynnettelabelle.blogspot.comLynnette Labellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227593491562480538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-6175165150476211412009-09-30T09:33:12.847-06:002009-09-30T09:33:12.847-06:00Great advice, Terry. Edits can be grueling, but in...Great advice, Terry. Edits can be grueling, but in the end, they make your manuscript shine. Setting a story aside for awhile helps bring back perspective and makes errors more obvious than while writing (with those stars in our eyes) :)Cate Mastershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371792447604980848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-80882306289917421502009-09-30T08:39:20.861-06:002009-09-30T08:39:20.861-06:00Hi Terry,
When you have time, please drop by my b...Hi Terry,<br /><br />When you have time, please drop by my blog at http://patriciastoltey.blogspot.com to pick up your Honest Scrap Award for bloggers who post from the heart.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.com