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By: Sunday Wash-Up 19th July « Shack's Comings and Goings

Sunday Wash-Up 19th July « Shack's Comings and Goings — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:10:01 +0000

[...] 5 Evergreen Editing Tips Maria Schneider, keeps running into common editing problems that degrade the author’s manuscripts. These five simple polishing tips will help you stand above the rest. [...]

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Writerly Round-Up: Revision « Tales from the Crit — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:30:58 +0000

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Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:57:52 +0000

[...] 5 Evergreen Editing Tips By Maria Schneider on her Editor Unleashed blog. Five classic blunders and the editing fix for each. [...]

By: DeborahB

DeborahB — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:23:23 +0000

Made me use fresh eyes on my work. Thanks, Maria.
DeborahB

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:10:04 +0000

This is such great advice due to its simplicity. I probably make numerous similar errors when writing, but having a quick list like this in my head means that I will “knock down the high spots” as they say in the body-and-paint business.

By: Langley McKelvy

Langley McKelvy — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:53:39 +0000

Good advice, Maria. I know that when I encounter a typo or other error in a manuscript it bounces me straight out of the story for a moment. I think the suggestion about using proofreaders or beta readers is “spot on”. If you ever create a beta reader section of the forum for completed drafts I’ll be first in line to make use of it on both sides (reader and submitter).

Thanks for all the great tips!

By: Cassie Tuttle

Cassie Tuttle — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:54:42 +0000

I agree that these are all great tips for writers who are giving their work a final look-over.

However, in support of copyeditors and proofreaders everywhere, I must plug the “the second set of eyes.” Writers should never underestimate the value of a good copyeditor or proofreader.

We’re here to catch (and correct) your pesky grammar, punctuation, and usage errors. We’re here to make unbiased suggestions regarding wording and content.

Of course, one of the great things about computers is that copyeditors are able to make changes using the Track Changes function, giving the author control over whether to accept or reject those changes.

So, as much I as endorse every writer reviewing and editing her own work, I also think – when it’s feasible – that a proofreader/copyeditor will take that work to the next level.

*stepping off my soap box and thanking you for listening*

By: Jeanette Levellie

Jeanette Levellie — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:18:20 +0000

Thank you. It’s always helpful to be reminded of the basics.
I hear varying opinions on passive verbs. Some vehemently oppose them; others say they can remain if not overused. Does it depend on who you talk to?
Jeanette
Audience of ONE

By: J.C. Towler

J.C. Towler — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:38:48 +0000

You might want to add “after a week” to the end of “When you think your piece is finished, go back into your draft…”

I think letting a MS cool off a bit gives you a chance to look at it with fresh eyes and catch things you might otherwise miss.

Timeless tips. Thanks for the reminders, Maria.

–John