tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043298014678686801.post7784155712555421829..comments2023-05-21T08:07:55.376-04:00Comments on Jill Edmondson: writing, comedy, and other creative things...: EditingJillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05152599507268946811noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043298014678686801.post-28323745401398820752013-06-19T20:46:29.349-04:002013-06-19T20:46:29.349-04:00Great post! I own an editing business and have som...Great post! I own an editing business and have some helpful tips on what to expect from a good editor. <br /><br />1. NEVER accept an editor who doesn't show you his/her changes via Track Changes or some other obvious method. No editor should expect you to blindly agree with their changes. It's your book, so you need to have the ability to accept or decline the editor's changes. <br /><br />2. Editors should naturally have carte blanche unless you'd like to exclude any of their services. The more you tell them about what you want, however, the better the job they'll do. All in all, you should receive basic proofreading PLUS comments on plot, pacing, inconsistencies, character development, etc. ALL at your ultimate discretion. <br /><br />3. While "father knows best", you may disagree - and that's your right as the author. Editors are there to give you the benefit of their knowledge and experience, but make sure you never give up your style or voice. Those are what make you different from everyone else.<br /><br />I hope my comments are helpful and you have success with your current and future editing team.<br /><br />-Christie Stratos<br />http://proofpositivepro.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043298014678686801.post-74165558882019509252010-10-17T00:23:58.165-04:002010-10-17T00:23:58.165-04:00I have no doubt there will be some give and take o...I have no doubt there will be some give and take on both sides… if and when I get published. I would expect to be involved every step of the way; it is MY novel—isn’t it?<br /><br />If someone changes my work, it’s no longer mine, but ours… there is a problem with that in my eyes.Jeff Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667419764890599092noreply@blogger.com