For years now, I’ve been a freelance editor for both published authors and aspiring writers. Within the last year, I’ve also started doing one-on-one coaching.
Jean asked if I would do an interview about editing. You can link over to read my answers and ask some of your own, if you’d like.
I think it’s purely coincidental that writers, when they get their edited manuscripts back, sometimes want to murder their editors … and that Jean’s blog is called Murderous Musings. Coincidence. Right?
You'll be happy to know I've never wanted to kill my editor!
ReplyDeleteDiane, I am not surprised. You're a sweetie.
ReplyDeleteMea culpa, Helen. I've been having computer problems, but finally got the blog interview squared away at 6 a.m. MDT. I hope no one wants to kill the blogger. :) I also hope that all your regular visitors will pay us a visit today and ask questions of the editor.
ReplyDeleteI visited Helen. I love you!
ReplyDeleteI'm headed over ...
ReplyDeleteFantastic post, Helen!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jean for hosting me. And thank all of you for zipping over!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the most helpful, informative interviews I have read. Wonderful Helen.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure no one would want to murder you. I'll pop over and see what you have to say.
ReplyDelete~jon
I'm always interested in editing tips so I'll see you at Jean's blog.
ReplyDeleteClearly, you don't know my husband, Jon. ;-))
ReplyDeleteLOL, Helen. You never know what a client's - or potential client's - reaction is going to be. I've had them stomp off mad but have so far escaped any physical damage.
ReplyDeleteI've never wanted to kill my editor either. Great post on Murderous Musings. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHeading over! :)
ReplyDeleteI love hearing about good experiences with your editors. Thanks. (I've never had anyone want to "murder" me either.)
ReplyDeleteMurder you? Heaven forbid. Because of your help, I was able to get my manuscript into good enough shape to sign with an agent.
ReplyDeleteI'm heading over now! I know you will have lots of gems to share:)
ReplyDeleteI love the new look too.
Mark, your manuscript didn't need a lot of work to begin with!
ReplyDeleteTamika, thanks. It's my summer bluebonnet look. I may just keep it since I have no ideas for a fall look.
lol :)
ReplyDeleteI'll check it out!
Great interview. Kill an editor? Never, surely not? ;0
ReplyDeleteI'm sure hoping not, Glynis.
ReplyDelete*snork. I don't know about murdering them but several friends have considered jumping off of roofs.
ReplyDelete:-)
How could you possibly want to kill someone who undoubtably has the patience of Job. I'm off to see what you have to say.
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I've felt that way, too, Sia. Not as an editor, but as a writer.
ReplyDeleteJean did a great interview and you, Helen, gave great advice. Thanks so much :)
ReplyDeleteI very much look forward to reading your words, Helen. Popping over to your guest post!
ReplyDeleteDespite rumours to the contrary, I do not mind editors, I know good ones imporve your book. I've only had editors from publishing houses and what I don't like is an editor who changes things in your manuscript (not suggestions- actually changes things) when there was no need. Like I had baby they put tot. Tot? No no. Then I do become murderous. I think editors need to respect the writer too.
ReplyDeleteLauri, very good point. I have no idea why your editor did that, unless s/he thought you'd used "baby" too often in close proximity.
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