tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post1812974014383064696..comments2023-10-09T10:05:44.803-06:00Comments on Patricia Stoltey: Editing -- The Sequel by Richard S. KellerPatricia Stolteyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-76440925710254714332013-08-27T10:31:55.018-06:002013-08-27T10:31:55.018-06:00This is so cool, Rich! It's been fun riding al...This is so cool, Rich! It's been fun riding along on the publishing train with you. It sounds like lots of caffeine and a good sense of humor is a requirement during the editing process. Jane Louise Boursawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04081586838722151264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-58517531274610151722013-07-30T07:51:13.371-06:002013-07-30T07:51:13.371-06:00Patricia, it was a great idea to feature editing o...Patricia, it was a great idea to feature editing on your blog.<br /><br />Rich, as an editor I thank you for understanding and accepting the field.<br />As a writer/editor, I’ll add one comment of my own – know when to stop. It applies to both editing and writing. <br />Teaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13442475270341487098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-24635593896505659182013-07-29T21:38:46.775-06:002013-07-29T21:38:46.775-06:00I love your post--and your humor! I worked with t...I love your post--and your humor! I worked with two editors on Detour Trail. They--and I--kept finding typos and mistakes. Btw, I reread the book recently and found two typos and a mistake I made when correcting a mistake in one chapter! When you make a major change or correction, reread the whole chapter!!! Joy V. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17186246075833915361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-14268851700956514202013-07-29T17:39:17.973-06:002013-07-29T17:39:17.973-06:00This really resonates. I've been so lucky with...This really resonates. I've been so lucky with editors, but still <br />I have to brace myself for the onslaught every time. I grit <br />my teeth and open the package, read the remarks and mutter: <br />"How could I be so dumb?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-3891316051006559692013-07-28T08:59:36.322-06:002013-07-28T08:59:36.322-06:00Editors are amazing. Still, I'm afraid to open...Editors are amazing. Still, I'm afraid to open my manuscript when it comes back from the editor.I have to prepare myself. Congratulations on your upcoming book, Rich.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-42422274000365087412013-07-27T10:39:29.221-06:002013-07-27T10:39:29.221-06:00Pat - Thanks for hosting Rich.
Rich - thanks for ...Pat - Thanks for hosting Rich.<br /><br />Rich - thanks for the reminder about how important it is to accept editing. Nobody writes a flaw-free book, and editors can be absolutely essential to fixing things the author might not even notice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-52469701363268819272013-07-27T07:16:55.460-06:002013-07-27T07:16:55.460-06:00Hey Rich!
I don't argue with my publisher'...Hey Rich!<br />I don't argue with my publisher's editor. I make all changes suggested.<br />And fortunately, I enjoy the editing phase. It's the first draft I hate.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-34629167181011003312013-07-27T06:22:23.430-06:002013-07-27T06:22:23.430-06:00Thanks for the good advice cloaked in humor. Love ...Thanks for the good advice cloaked in humor. Love the chocolate pudding analogy.Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.com