tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226709176244280726.post1868571259676605111..comments2024-03-16T04:31:41.355-07:00Comments on Writer S.A. Joo's Writing & Editing Advice & Tips: What It's Like To Be An Editor-what all editors really thinkS. A. Joohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15372483704898665019noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226709176244280726.post-67522441527501426042013-11-21T12:23:15.760-08:002013-11-21T12:23:15.760-08:00I love how honest you are. I am editing a friend&#...I love how honest you are. I am editing a friend's book. I have only edited my own writing up to now and never a whole book. Believe me, I appreciate what editors do more than ever before. I had no idea how much time it takes. I googled, "What's it like to be an editor." I wanted to see if it takes others so long, among other things. I am truly loving this work and it helps to see that already I am experiencing much of what you expressed. Editors really rock!!Catherine Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08764469848427325590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226709176244280726.post-81151169877886427002012-03-26T09:44:22.544-07:002012-03-26T09:44:22.544-07:00Indeed. We can only help our clients as much as th...Indeed. We can only help our clients as much as they are willing to listen to the advice they paid for. <br /><br />If we say, "This portion may bore the reader," and you respond, "But I meant it that way," you accept responsibility for every reader who shuts the book at that point. <br /><br />Think carefully about an editor's advice before you dismiss it out of hand or assume malicious intent.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03223648123102337154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226709176244280726.post-44569416022110830132012-03-24T03:48:13.565-07:002012-03-24T03:48:13.565-07:00I've decided being a lawyer is a lot like an e...I've decided being a lawyer is a lot like an editor, except the subject matter isn't so loveable, and when a client doesn't like what I've told them, I? don't have to say 'Suit yourself, it's your book' I can say 'Sure, no problems, but I won't be the one doing the jail time!'. Best of all, I charge clients for every single email I send them, so when I get twenty follow-up emails, I just say 'you do realise every email you send me costs you money?' It's amazing how fast thiose emails stop. <br /><br />On the subject of pre-requisites for editors, I agree 100% and will even go so far as to say there are pre-requisites for writing as well! Reading a few books is not enough. <br /><br />People really think you hate their book because you make suggestions? What do they think they are paying you for? Too many writers refuse to acknowledge this is a business. And seriously, a paid editor should NOT be the first negative feedback a writer hears. <br /><br />The first editor I ever paid to review any of my work told me I had used the wrong POV character. I sent her a thank you note. I was traumatised for years (OK, not totally, but it took years to think a way around the problem) but I STILL sent her a thank you note and explicitly told her I wanted to be sure she knew I appreciated her work because I'm sure she gets little appreciation.Ciara Ballintynehttp://ciaraballintyne.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226709176244280726.post-31531414515601930182012-03-23T18:30:43.692-07:002012-03-23T18:30:43.692-07:00Please keep telling it like it is. Love your hones...Please keep telling it like it is. Love your honesty.Carrie Rubinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00149493592668163675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226709176244280726.post-77038406788366265282012-03-23T06:39:06.526-07:002012-03-23T06:39:06.526-07:00Honesty is always the best policy. No, you shouldn...Honesty is always the best policy. No, you shouldn't lie when it comes to editing, because someone else will point out the mistakes you overlooked in a review if you don't say something first.Kimberlee Turleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04695299361596799423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226709176244280726.post-76686287550344247872012-03-22T17:30:36.383-07:002012-03-22T17:30:36.383-07:00Well put. If a writer has a problem with an editor...Well put. If a writer has a problem with an editor, God forbid when reader reviews come in!RL.Treadwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09630142688742804319noreply@blogger.com