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I think the writer definitely needs to...Hi Sharon,<br /><br />I think the writer definitely needs to do their own self-editing. And there are some great tools available to help us with that. James Scott Bell's books are awesome for that. He even has one directed at self-editing. However, the issue for us is always that we're too enmeshed, too subjective with our own work to see the fatal flaws or sometimes even minor issues. I'm amazed at some of the smaller things (like repetitions) that my editors point out to me that I didn't catch myself.<br /><br />And yes, if you're going traditional publication, hopefully you'll get a good in-house content edit, although nowadays that's not always a guarantee.Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-50539919518034035062013-07-10T20:32:45.818-04:002013-07-10T20:32:45.818-04:00I think you're right about the story being the...I think you're right about the story being the most important part. Of course, shouldn't the writer be the first content editor? I just finished Jame Scott Bell's Plot & Structure and he delineates an exceptional process for editing for content before you begin your second draft. We all agree the first draft is just getting the basics on the page and before our work will be ready for "other " eyes, we will have to read it critically looking for holes in the plot and asking whether or not the character is growing.<br />Great post. All edits are important but I'm not sure I would pay for a content edit unless I was self-publishing.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12359583558644696689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-90990173349248330642013-07-10T19:39:10.275-04:002013-07-10T19:39:10.275-04:00Jody, I have confidence that God will guide you th...Jody, I have confidence that God will guide you through this stage of rewrites. :) Have fun with it!Andrea Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205589098502831236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-27774941985953048342013-07-10T17:00:24.316-04:002013-07-10T17:00:24.316-04:00This is very true! I think the key to finding a gr...This is very true! I think the key to finding a great content editor is that if given the choice of writing vs editing - they'd chose editing. These are the editors that are committed to the author and that author's story. Throughout college for me, the focus of workshop classes were the story, and I'm so thankful for that. It makes writing a little harder at times, because you are more critical, but this is why I love editing. It's so exciting as an editor to work with an author to help them create the best possible story - giving suggestions is great, but the best part of being an editor (for me) is when that author turns around and proves that they are a writer for a reason - they take suggestions to the next level and create something even more powerful. <br />Great post! Katie McCoachhttp://www.katiemccoach.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-68024472994261707852013-07-10T15:07:15.454-04:002013-07-10T15:07:15.454-04:00Such great stuff, Jody! I always love your posts, ...Such great stuff, Jody! I always love your posts, thank you! I have gathered a few good beta readers and I can't wait to see what they find. Even though I do my best to catch everything...sometimes its hard to see the forest for the trees, and I miss stuff, you know? <br />I hope all is well. Can't wait for your next release.<br /><br />HUGS<br />AmberAmber Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732638199138689844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-78295224869588275902013-07-09T21:40:36.080-04:002013-07-09T21:40:36.080-04:00Jody, I agree so much with this! I specialize in c...Jody, I agree so much with this! I specialize in content editing, so perhaps I'm biased. ;) While grammar corrections are important, most reader reviews talk about the STORY. What they liked and didn't like about the plot or characters. I've read books that could've used help in the plot, structure, characters, or setting. And when I see those gaps and inconsistencies, I rarely console myself with "well at least the grammar was perfect." Most readers (dare I generalize...) are pulled into stories that offer emotional connection, teach us lessons about our humanity, and entertain us using a logical flow of events. I think critique partners can be helpful, but a good content editor is an artist...who loves stories and is able to support writers' goals with creative ideas and solutions. Thanks so much for the great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07427784771608596753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-72801829324011413212013-07-09T20:36:13.905-04:002013-07-09T20:36:13.905-04:00100% AGREE!!100% AGREE!!Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-58538969732212568232013-07-09T20:32:26.543-04:002013-07-09T20:32:26.543-04:00I just had a copy edit done for my breakout novel,...I just had a copy edit done for my breakout novel, but I also had someone help with what didn't work. Reading the whole kit-and-kaboodle through out loud was an immense help in finding errors in syntax and flow. I guess the point I'm trying to make, is they're all important. But the story definitely has to work or why bother. :)Danie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603696064271340285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-71305056242036907412013-07-09T20:02:26.755-04:002013-07-09T20:02:26.755-04:00Hi Andrea,
Yes, we definitely don't want to h...Hi Andrea,<br /><br />Yes, we definitely don't want to have things that will jar our readers or take them out of the story. Typos and other issues like that can be annoying. But I can usually overlook them if the story pulls me in!<br /><br />Thanks for the rewrite blessings! Hoping to start them this coming weekend! Have a lot of work ahead. But trying to remind myself just how important this stage is! :-)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-2481943885179906482013-07-09T20:00:45.012-04:002013-07-09T20:00:45.012-04:00Hi Joanne!
Thank you so much for sharing your exp...Hi Joanne!<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Oh my! I feel for you! I've had some very difficult rewrites too, the kind where my editor has to call me on the phone first and tell me "not to worry since we still have plenty of time, but you'll have to rewrite major sections of the book." :-) Tough to swallow. But like you, I've grown to appreciate an editor who takes the time to give me the best and most important kind of feedback that a book needs.Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-27919845478076256982013-07-09T19:53:01.377-04:002013-07-09T19:53:01.377-04:00Hi Ashely,
We writers are cursed with an internal...Hi Ashely,<br /><br />We writers are cursed with an internal editor that won't shut off, aren't we? I can rarely get through a book without noticing "issues." But I have to say, in books where the story grips me, I find that the internal editor starts to whisper rather than shout! :-) I always love the kind of stories that make me forget that I'm a writer.Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-60550282328177218132013-07-09T19:50:45.121-04:002013-07-09T19:50:45.121-04:00SO glad you're enjoying A Noble Groom and that...SO glad you're enjoying A Noble Groom and that it's keeping you sane! Hang in there, my dear! :-)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-52026092343053174382013-07-09T19:50:09.149-04:002013-07-09T19:50:09.149-04:00Hi Rosie,
Interesting point! There are varying id...Hi Rosie,<br /><br />Interesting point! There are varying ideas of what alpha and beta readers are and WHO they should be. A lot of times the terms are used synonymously. I think I could write a whole post about what *I* think about the terms and how I personally use them! But I won't bore you! LOL<br /><br />Thanks for your input! Always love getting a reader's perspective! :-)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-73948143416762910312013-07-09T19:15:09.025-04:002013-07-09T19:15:09.025-04:00Hi Kerry Ann,
Yes, those divergent critiques can ...Hi Kerry Ann,<br /><br />Yes, those divergent critiques can be hard to decipher. But I think one thing to look for in the case of beta readers or critique partners are the similarities in what everyone is saying. If several of our readers note the same thing like "the character didn't resonate" or "I didn't like this part of the plot" then we have a pretty good idea that something with that isn't working and we'd be wise to go back and evaluate why. <br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts! :-)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.com