tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post3059862553835468677..comments2023-11-18T03:15:19.102-06:00Comments on Straight From Hel: EditingHelen Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-89293339910254834802010-07-17T08:18:44.580-05:002010-07-17T08:18:44.580-05:00Lauri, very good point. I have no idea why your ed...Lauri, 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.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-74467851490759753502010-07-17T03:00:26.036-05:002010-07-17T03:00:26.036-05:00Despite rumours to the contrary, I do not mind edi...Despite 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.Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112458658109887868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-73219731647447928942010-07-16T21:51:25.413-05:002010-07-16T21:51:25.413-05:00I very much look forward to reading your words, He...I very much look forward to reading your words, Helen. Popping over to your guest post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-48941221159350345472010-07-16T19:37:53.298-05:002010-07-16T19:37:53.298-05:00Jean did a great interview and you, Helen, gave gr...Jean did a great interview and you, Helen, gave great advice. Thanks so much :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-65034615595196228812010-07-16T15:51:30.524-05:002010-07-16T15:51:30.524-05:00I've felt that way, too, Sia. Not as an editor...I've felt that way, too, Sia. Not as an editor, but as a writer.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-69385126791693855722010-07-16T13:38:19.962-05:002010-07-16T13:38:19.962-05:00How could you possibly want to kill someone who un...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.<br /><br />Laurita<br /><a href="http://ringkeeper.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Brain Droppings</a>Lauritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688820247531607677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-52217968121185062082010-07-16T13:08:45.678-05:002010-07-16T13:08:45.678-05:00*snork. I don't know about murdering them but...*snork. I don't know about murdering them but several friends have considered jumping off of roofs. <br /><br />:-)~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-12359287469091371832010-07-16T12:38:42.138-05:002010-07-16T12:38:42.138-05:00I'm sure hoping not, Glynis.I'm sure hoping not, Glynis.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-37072189624197182822010-07-16T12:23:11.702-05:002010-07-16T12:23:11.702-05:00Great interview. Kill an editor? Never, surely not...Great interview. Kill an editor? Never, surely not? ;0Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-47381254856220345772010-07-16T12:21:26.984-05:002010-07-16T12:21:26.984-05:00lol :)
I'll check it out!lol :)<br /><br />I'll check it out!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-19621100384742177352010-07-16T11:45:37.369-05:002010-07-16T11:45:37.369-05:00Mark, your manuscript didn't need a lot of wor...Mark, your manuscript didn't need a lot of work to begin with!<br /><br />Tamika, thanks. It's my summer bluebonnet look. I may just keep it since I have no ideas for a fall look.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-81172764141487454742010-07-16T11:43:46.164-05:002010-07-16T11:43:46.164-05:00I'm heading over now! I know you will have lot...I'm heading over now! I know you will have lots of gems to share:)<br /><br />I love the new look too.Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-80790246730099345312010-07-16T11:21:42.016-05:002010-07-16T11:21:42.016-05:00Murder you? Heaven forbid. Because of your help, I...Murder you? Heaven forbid. Because of your help, I was able to get my manuscript into good enough shape to sign with an agent.Mark Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10746027017657987261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-32547231311523204722010-07-16T10:38:40.495-05:002010-07-16T10:38:40.495-05:00I love hearing about good experiences with your ed...I love hearing about good experiences with your editors. Thanks. (I've never had anyone want to "murder" me either.)Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-1908406574616985992010-07-16T10:34:57.697-05:002010-07-16T10:34:57.697-05:00Heading over! :)Heading over! :)Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-20821194113603872512010-07-16T10:25:33.511-05:002010-07-16T10:25:33.511-05:00I've never wanted to kill my editor either. Gr...I've never wanted to kill my editor either. Great post on Murderous Musings. Thanks.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-35058649972866615312010-07-16T09:43:04.928-05:002010-07-16T09:43:04.928-05:00LOL, Helen. You never know what a client's - ...LOL, 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.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-34266753787546195442010-07-16T09:08:28.481-05:002010-07-16T09:08:28.481-05:00Clearly, you don't know my husband, Jon. ;-))Clearly, you don't know my husband, Jon. ;-))Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-70548623790070712062010-07-16T08:44:57.603-05:002010-07-16T08:44:57.603-05:00I'm always interested in editing tips so I'...I'm always interested in editing tips so I'll see you at Jean's blog.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-42027609298414490222010-07-16T08:20:33.444-05:002010-07-16T08:20:33.444-05:00I'm sure no one would want to murder you. I...I'm sure no one would want to murder you. I'll pop over and see what you have to say.<br />~jonJ. M. Strotherhttp://www.jmstrother.com/MadUtopia/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-87149831465455963002010-07-16T08:14:24.726-05:002010-07-16T08:14:24.726-05:00This is one of the most helpful, informative inter...This is one of the most helpful, informative interviews I have read. Wonderful Helen.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-45515984081290771252010-07-16T08:12:36.436-05:002010-07-16T08:12:36.436-05:00Thank you Jean for hosting me. And thank all of yo...Thank you Jean for hosting me. And thank all of you for zipping over!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-84109983786341523482010-07-16T07:48:04.038-05:002010-07-16T07:48:04.038-05:00Fantastic post, Helen!Fantastic post, Helen!Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-70715398116523245802010-07-16T07:34:16.592-05:002010-07-16T07:34:16.592-05:00I'm headed over ...I'm headed over ...Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-80752353833990716382010-07-16T07:28:34.171-05:002010-07-16T07:28:34.171-05:00I visited Helen. I love you!I visited Helen. I love you!Simon Hayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384384882217609761noreply@blogger.com