Posts Tagged ‘editing’
Cut It Out
Posted by: claireflaire on: August 30, 2011
- In: writing
- 4 Comments
I’m growing as a writer. How do I know? Because I’m able to delete entire sentences, paragraphs — even scenes — from my first draft without so much as a whimper. Some of you are nodding–You’ve reached this milestone. I sympathize with those who have grabbed your keyboard and are clutching it to your bosom [...]
Short, Sweet, Delete
Posted by: Ondine Brooks Kuraoka on: March 1, 2011
- In: discussion | editing | writing
- 1 Comment
In the past few months, several people have contacted me with editing assignments. At first, I figured I’d just do a couple of editing projects for some extra cash. But I found I enjoyed the work and am now spreading the word that I’m available for more editing assignments. I’ve learned so much during the several [...]
Galleys, glorious galleys!
Posted by: Kirsten Imani Kasai on: September 17, 2010
- In: writing
- 2 Comments
Last night I finished my first pass through the galleys (copy edited hard copy) of Tattoo. I hope to make 2-3 passes through the book before I return it to my publishers, and I’m very happy to be on track with my schedule. I have about 3 weeks left to do a deep read and [...]
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