tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post6080514461007415927..comments2023-12-29T11:39:14.271-06:00Comments on 4RV Reading, Writing, & Art News: Writing as an Editor or Proof ReaderVivian Zabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-32183127793261739322011-12-20T15:18:20.958-06:002011-12-20T15:18:20.958-06:00It's hard to write in complete sentences when ...It's hard to write in complete sentences when we track changes, but maybe we could be more careful when we write suggestions even in track changes.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-44820931091189811882011-12-20T14:26:34.403-06:002011-12-20T14:26:34.403-06:00Vivian, great reminder. I'm guilty of not writ...Vivian, great reminder. I'm guilty of not writing full sentences in track changes - will certainly be more careful now.<br /><br /><a href="http://karencioffiwritingandmarketing.com" rel="nofollow">Karen Cioffi Writing and Marketing</a>Karen Cioffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-77564637264424459812011-12-19T10:25:21.081-06:002011-12-19T10:25:21.081-06:00We, as editors, are not trying to highjack anyone&...We, as editors, are not trying to highjack anyone's work, but we're trying to help writers improve their own writings. We need to remember that whether doing a critique or a proof read or an evaluation or a full edit. We are to help, and to help we must be clear ourselves.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-47005109153180489512011-12-19T10:06:43.406-06:002011-12-19T10:06:43.406-06:00Dear Vivian,
I like the way you suggest that ...Dear Vivian,<br /> I like the way you suggest that an editor give reasons for changes in a way that's clear.<br />I think that this would be good when we critique another's work, too.<br /><br />Joan Y. EdwardsJoan Y. Edwardshttp://www.joanyedwards.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-68495909973766145802011-12-18T13:53:10.464-06:002011-12-18T13:53:10.464-06:00Well said. After all the time and effort a writer...Well said. After all the time and effort a writer puts into the submission it makes a huge difference if the critique or edits are the best they can be in word and grammar. I have always found editors to be really helpful. But if I really believe something needs to stay as is I will pick my battle carefully and make my point with the same care the editor took to give me an opinion.Ginger*:)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14970160779830842600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-29603297939642272242011-12-18T13:38:40.022-06:002011-12-18T13:38:40.022-06:00I know when I get on a roll typing, my fingers can...I know when I get on a roll typing, my fingers can't keep up with my thoughts. I would hope that an editor would take the time to read over his/her material and correct it before sending it out. If something like that went out at the acquisitions stage, it would reflect badly on the publishing company. Not a good first impression.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430429165603634058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-66257959498248808782011-12-18T12:45:44.786-06:002011-12-18T12:45:44.786-06:00I try, when I edit, to help the author "see&q...I try, when I edit, to help the author "see" problem areas and understand how they might make his/her work better. Some times I manage to succeed; other times I don't. *grin*Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-80842532525589867532011-12-18T12:42:17.093-06:002011-12-18T12:42:17.093-06:00I especially liked how you changed "some sect...I especially liked how you changed "some sections confused me" from "I found lots of misunderstood parts." Misunderstood to who? Just you? Changing it the way you did makes it more obvious without being insulting.Rena Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02328844122193024220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-24486722082055954152011-12-18T12:41:53.270-06:002011-12-18T12:41:53.270-06:00Yes, we as editors at any level or as a proof read...Yes, we as editors at any level or as a proof reader need to "write" as well as we expect others to write.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-86687244429541746802011-12-18T12:36:55.138-06:002011-12-18T12:36:55.138-06:00Good reminder. I often rush through my comments in...Good reminder. I often rush through my comments in Track Changes when I'm editing a manuscript. Although I'm not in acquisitions, I can see how a badly structured comment could also reflect negatively on a copy editor.Dianna Gravemanhttp://diannagraveman.comnoreply@blogger.com