tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764675597139035027.post3610607852063223765..comments2024-03-27T02:18:02.341-05:00Comments on Theresa M. Jones: How to Find a Good Editor and Do you even need one?Mrs. Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13071346437077008455noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764675597139035027.post-25120870761125703492012-08-29T08:26:53.120-05:002012-08-29T08:26:53.120-05:00Yes, I have thought of this... WHICH kind of edito...Yes, I have thought of this... WHICH kind of editor I would need. See... I think I would need a little of both. Though most of the grammatical stuff has taken care of, that doesnt mean I havent missed something or used past instead of passed, etc. <br />ALSO- I think I would benefit quite a lot from a developmental editor, just so that I can make sure my book flows properly. See... I have had my beta readers reading it... and a common issue is that some chapters start to slow down the pace, BUT what is in the chapters needs to be in the book... SO- I need to figure out a way to have it, without slowing the pace down. maybe re-wording it... or putting it somewhere else. Im not sure, but I know an editor could help.<br /><br />Great reply though!! Thanks for reading my postMrs. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071346437077008455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764675597139035027.post-3611710027418315952012-08-29T08:23:36.069-05:002012-08-29T08:23:36.069-05:00Well, thats really good!!
I dont want to risk hopi...Well, thats really good!!<br />I dont want to risk hoping that I win something... and then not winning anything. hahaMrs. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071346437077008455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764675597139035027.post-62663722975780470272012-08-29T08:22:43.487-05:002012-08-29T08:22:43.487-05:00Yes... I know you plan on querying agents soon! An...Yes... I know you plan on querying agents soon! And Im hoping that you do get signed with a publisher. <br /><br />Maybe I will go that route too, some day. But I plan on following your journey still, to see how you do!! :)Mrs. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071346437077008455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764675597139035027.post-65350187662720171402012-08-29T08:21:36.955-05:002012-08-29T08:21:36.955-05:00YAY!!!! An ally of justice!!
LOVE IT
THANKS!YAY!!!! An ally of justice!!<br />LOVE IT<br />THANKS!Mrs. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071346437077008455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764675597139035027.post-1224225695994876742012-08-29T08:20:20.337-05:002012-08-29T08:20:20.337-05:00Yeah, I thought that was a good idea!
I have an e...Yeah, I thought that was a good idea! <br />I have an ex English teacher friend... BUT she is writing her own books and doesnt have time to read mine. :(Mrs. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071346437077008455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764675597139035027.post-17289450130142504012012-08-29T00:14:20.088-05:002012-08-29T00:14:20.088-05:00There are great sources you can find online offeri...There are great sources you can find online offering great deals and information about <a href="http://www.allaboutwords.com" rel="nofollow">book editing services</a> but make sure to deal only with accredited services because of several frauds common online.Cyan Merckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02388587278327524426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764675597139035027.post-15718426239850402042012-08-27T18:20:59.735-05:002012-08-27T18:20:59.735-05:00It is true that editors are not cheap. I speak fr...It is true that editors are not cheap. I speak from experience. But it can be an investment that pays for itself many times over. The trick is to find the right editor. And one must keep in mind that the best comma queen alive may not be able to help you structure your story. The best concept / developmental / content editor may not know the difference between a comma and a semi colon. Everyone has their areas of expertise.<br /><br />I've spent my life writing, but not necessarily storytelling, so I benefit more from a developmental editor who understands plot, structure, the building blocks of great story, etc. Others may benefit more from editors who excel in grammar.<br /><br />But few are adept at proofing their own writing so I recommend--at a minimum--a proofreader for anyone whether they intend to self-publish or query. The more eyes that scan a manuscript, the more errors are caught before that manuscript enters the real world. That's one reason why a larger beta reading or critique group is such a benefit.<br /><br />Great post!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764675597139035027.post-43891617132212618282012-08-27T17:57:22.302-05:002012-08-27T17:57:22.302-05:00When I get to self-publishing a short story collec...When I get to self-publishing a short story collection, I'll probably bank on winning something in a giveaway. Or relying on my Communication Arts teachers over the years.chihuahuazerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15677672177353350936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764675597139035027.post-43233737818591663002012-08-27T15:06:02.437-05:002012-08-27T15:06:02.437-05:00Hmm... I'm only using CPs too, but then I don&...Hmm... I'm only using CPs too, but then I don't want to self-publish at this stage. <br /><br />And I definitely can't afford the rates charged by editors. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764675597139035027.post-64267689079948346902012-08-27T10:28:51.051-05:002012-08-27T10:28:51.051-05:00This post has been successfully bookmarked...in th...This post has been successfully bookmarked...in the name of true justice! (In the writing world.)<br /><br />My plan is to write -- or at least start -- an ebook very soon, so it's info like this that I'd best commit to memory. So, yeah, thanks for this. Truly you are an ally of justice! (In the writing world.)<br /><br />...Aw, heck, why not? You're an ally of justice, period.Voltechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01038586008627390463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764675597139035027.post-41685001760827843722012-08-27T09:24:33.888-05:002012-08-27T09:24:33.888-05:00I didn't even think to take it off to an Engli...I didn't even think to take it off to an English professor.. that's smart. Teachers don't get paid much, that would be a fun way for them to get some extra pocket money. Does anyone say pocket money anymore? I think I'm too old hat. XDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com