tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post1367662398453107958..comments2023-08-08T05:02:50.109-04:00Comments on Tonja's Musings: On Writing Classes and EditorsTonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-68076486485757821402012-06-29T10:35:32.871-04:002012-06-29T10:35:32.871-04:00Thanks for the links. I follow Nicole and feel co...Thanks for the links. I follow Nicole and feel comfortable with her. I think I'll try her first. I didn't realize she did editing.<br /><br />Stay blessing with your work too. :))Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-12403747315350350142012-06-29T10:34:01.560-04:002012-06-29T10:34:01.560-04:00Thanks, Randi. I have to admit, it is very difficu...Thanks, Randi. I have to admit, it is very difficult to be patient with myself.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-76175393883394935752012-06-29T09:40:07.115-04:002012-06-29T09:40:07.115-04:00I find it interesting that most of the people taki...I find it interesting that most of the people taking the writing course are writing about their own lives. That's not what I would've expected.<br /><br />As for editors, I can point you in the direction of a couple. One was recommended on a blogger friend's site recently: http://www.writersdolaundrytoo.com/2012/06/wonderful-new-editing-service.html<br /><br />And the other is a blogger/writer who has participated in my First Impressions critiques with her own writing more than one time. I know she does freelance editing as well: http://www.nicolezoltack.com/<br /><br />Hope this helps! (I won't add: Stay blessings on your work, or you'll be afraid to check out my links ... LOL!)Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-53071984098192420062012-06-29T09:23:37.653-04:002012-06-29T09:23:37.653-04:00So true-- and if you are on a "fast-track&quo...So true-- and if you are on a "fast-track" there's no way you will generate the best product you can. It takes time, effort and open-mindedness to get to the level that you -truly- want to be at. Speeding it along will not do any bit of good. Great post!randi leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207001299508931034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-72563245767616459802012-06-29T08:59:56.813-04:002012-06-29T08:59:56.813-04:00My critique partner is exceptional too. How lucky...My critique partner is exceptional too. How lucky are we? I'm looking forward to reading your book.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-77276782648874066972012-06-29T08:55:57.474-04:002012-06-29T08:55:57.474-04:00Thanks for the advice and the offer.
I don't...Thanks for the advice and the offer. <br /><br />I don't have an expectation that I'll make $8000 on a novel. Not at first anyway. By 'at first' I mean like ten years. How funny is it that I gave up an incredibly high salary to do this (and be a driver for the kids)?Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-86691061080468415052012-06-29T02:35:07.406-04:002012-06-29T02:35:07.406-04:00"...there is no fast track. It takes time......"...there is no fast track. It takes time..."<br />so, so true. I have some exceptional critique partners, so for now (and because I'm not currently planning on going the indie route) I won't hire a professional editor.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-50826796125854985892012-06-28T23:34:35.807-04:002012-06-28T23:34:35.807-04:00I agree with you Tonja. Editing is my day job and ...I agree with you Tonja. Editing is my day job and I can safely confirm that any feedback an Editor gives you cannot fast track your craft. That develops over time. An editor is merely a guide and advisor during the publishing process. I recommend that if you do hire an editor, you talk to them first to get a feel of what type of editor they are. Ask questions. Make sure they are a good match for you. Let them know the type of feedback you would like. And make sure they know something about the type of novel you are writing and the market you are writing for (i.e., don't hire an editor who mainly edits Military suspense thrillers if you write romance novels). Hiring an editor is your chance to get thorough and honest advice to help polish your novel.<br /><br />As far as prices, they vary greatly from editor to editor. Some charge by the word. There are different services that cost varying amounts. Proofreading services are usually cheaper than editing services. Make sure you ask what each service includes before agreeing to anything. The price that Gwen gave out sounds pretty standard for an entry level in depth edit. I have seen as high as $8000. <br /><br />I think as long as you establish good communication up front and both editor and author see eye to eye, the editing process will be productive.<br /><br />I myself will be taking on freelance editing projects starting in July. If you would like, I could take a look at a writing sample if it would help you. Or even talk more about the editing process.<br /><br />Feel free to email me anytime.James Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080127767269357364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-45251662168682797792012-06-28T21:01:48.820-04:002012-06-28T21:01:48.820-04:00Actually, she taught college English. Yay, me.Actually, she taught college English. Yay, me.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-68918957875662747552012-06-28T20:59:50.731-04:002012-06-28T20:59:50.731-04:00I have a lot of work to do too.I have a lot of work to do too.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-41317362783873187002012-06-28T20:58:45.990-04:002012-06-28T20:58:45.990-04:00Thanks. That is a lot of money. Yikes.Thanks. That is a lot of money. Yikes.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-52504191051263838722012-06-28T20:41:13.133-04:002012-06-28T20:41:13.133-04:00S.P. Sipal (a blogger) also does editing, you can ...S.P. Sipal (a blogger) also does editing, you can Google her. I know it can be quite expensive if you want a full developmental edit, somewhere around $3K. There are all kinds of different levels at different costs. Very exciting!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-23700593510742662892012-06-28T20:16:58.675-04:002012-06-28T20:16:58.675-04:00This post is so true! There are growing pains inv...This post is so true! There are growing pains involved that we all need to go through. I'm not even close to considering an editor yet but it will depend on how comfortable I am with the finished product when it is finally finished.Heather Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847855601653718033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-56556342897947100072012-06-28T20:08:28.430-04:002012-06-28T20:08:28.430-04:00Unless one of your critique partners is a professi...Unless one of your critique partners is a professional editor, I'm of the opinion that this is an expense worth spending just prior to querying or submissions.DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-11865540092664208762012-06-28T18:55:11.967-04:002012-06-28T18:55:11.967-04:00I have to delete it. Is it possible that anyone wo...I have to delete it. Is it possible that anyone would really click that link?Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-13368449152001763072012-06-28T16:23:16.864-04:002012-06-28T16:23:16.864-04:00I'll check them out. Thanks, Alex.I'll check them out. Thanks, Alex.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-266919647823088312012-06-28T16:22:55.483-04:002012-06-28T16:22:55.483-04:00I don't think a generic suggestion would be wo...I don't think a generic suggestion would be worth the money either.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-43894391152570850472012-06-28T16:21:47.358-04:002012-06-28T16:21:47.358-04:00I like that too. I'm not going to delete it.I like that too. I'm not going to delete it.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-88750801984777359902012-06-28T14:11:51.514-04:002012-06-28T14:11:51.514-04:00I know several bloggers here who offer editing ser...I know several bloggers here who offer editing services, like Helen Ginger and Clarissa Draper. Otherwise I rely on my test readers and critique partners before submitting to my publisher. (And they have a really nice editor that I've enjoyed working with.)Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-23583601494196436422012-06-28T14:05:17.992-04:002012-06-28T14:05:17.992-04:00That first comment is hilarious. "Stay bless...That first comment is hilarious. "Stay blessings on your work." I hope he/she doesn't advertise as an editor.PT Dillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394481476862013009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1598482777681428179.post-21981785702570087932012-06-28T14:04:03.871-04:002012-06-28T14:04:03.871-04:00I suppose it would depend on the editor. The &quo...I suppose it would depend on the editor. The "editor" assigned for my book took weeks and then offered me a couple of generic suggestions. I'm not sure if she even read the book or not. Obviously I wouldn't want to pay $500 to someone like that. I'd want some reassurance they'll actually do some line editing, not give me generic feedback I could get from a critique group for nothing.PT Dillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394481476862013009noreply@blogger.com