tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963956852082582845.post1372523107776875947..comments2024-03-03T01:13:51.130-07:00Comments on Wendy Knight, Author: A-Z Challenge: E Day!Wendy Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10326816435723118863noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963956852082582845.post-12067264940808392202013-04-21T09:16:26.202-06:002013-04-21T09:16:26.202-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963956852082582845.post-44845028777803340932013-04-08T10:46:29.609-06:002013-04-08T10:46:29.609-06:00I used to abhor editing. Then I began writing nove...I used to abhor editing. Then I began writing novels and thinking about having other people read them. Suddenly, the necessity of editing became so much clearer (and that much more terrifying). In fact, I now call myself a "compulsive editor."<br /><br />I think my "disease" stems from a fear of failure. I don't want to send my novel out into the world until it's "perfect"--even though "perfection" in the creative world doesn't really exist. At some point, I do have to cut myself off from editing and let it go. But it's so much easier said than done!<br /><br />Ingrid<br /><br />Visiting from A-to-Z.<br />tantusamorscribendi.blogspot.comK.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12513653366186777003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963956852082582845.post-30417647544052992942013-04-06T18:43:54.577-06:002013-04-06T18:43:54.577-06:00That's a hard question. I think I jump the gun...That's a hard question. I think I jump the gun a lot and send it to early, because I hate editing so much. Maybe when you're past the point of actually correcting anything and just being nitpicky?Wendy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326816435723118863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963956852082582845.post-64825280680408287852013-04-06T14:34:21.296-06:002013-04-06T14:34:21.296-06:00You mention that at some point, repeat editing may...You mention that at some point, repeat editing may start to do damage. But some editing must be done to create a proper manuscript. I know it's not clear-cut, but what would you say is the point to let go and move on? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963956852082582845.post-59892028547617514492013-04-05T11:49:09.937-06:002013-04-05T11:49:09.937-06:00Yes! And you, especially, would understand, being ...Yes! And you, especially, would understand, being an editor and all :)Wendy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326816435723118863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963956852082582845.post-35559101847518753412013-04-05T11:29:58.510-06:002013-04-05T11:29:58.510-06:00I totally agree, Wendy, that editing is absolutely...I totally agree, Wendy, that editing is absolutely essential but that there does also come a time when you (and others) have done as much as they can to your book and it's time to let it go. Laura Josephsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239501665574945313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963956852082582845.post-85193830600470243212013-04-05T10:51:14.130-06:002013-04-05T10:51:14.130-06:00Wait, we're supposed to edit our blog posts? O...Wait, we're supposed to edit our blog posts? Oh crap ;)Wendy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326816435723118863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963956852082582845.post-90599580920237670702013-04-05T10:50:39.517-06:002013-04-05T10:50:39.517-06:00It is! I get lots of chocolate rewards when I'...It is! I get lots of chocolate rewards when I'm editing so I don't die :) Thanks for visiting!Wendy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326816435723118863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963956852082582845.post-3201179685804734892013-04-05T10:48:04.922-06:002013-04-05T10:48:04.922-06:00<> You'll do great! Good luck :)<> You'll do great! Good luck :)Wendy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326816435723118863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963956852082582845.post-30719584079713810052013-04-05T10:46:27.875-06:002013-04-05T10:46:27.875-06:00Thank you! They ARE the worst. Like soul-sucking w...Thank you! They ARE the worst. Like soul-sucking worst! Good luck with all your editing!Wendy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326816435723118863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963956852082582845.post-88197688871286885872013-04-05T09:41:03.992-06:002013-04-05T09:41:03.992-06:00Hello, Wendy! First draft revisions are the worst!...Hello, Wendy! First draft revisions are the worst! I'm so happy I finished, yet there's still so much work yet to be done. It can be overwhelming!<br /><br />Happy A to Z-ing! from <a href="http://lauramarcella.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Laura Marcella @ Wavy Lines</a>Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963956852082582845.post-46762106215816970112013-04-05T08:51:05.749-06:002013-04-05T08:51:05.749-06:00I'm getting ready to start ruthlessly editing ...I'm getting ready to start ruthlessly editing myself... and I have already put it off because I feel tortured- and I haven't even begun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963956852082582845.post-49546096065530923432013-04-05T03:17:04.498-06:002013-04-05T03:17:04.498-06:00Editing is one sure tedious task!! And yes it'...Editing is one sure tedious task!! And yes it's a torture :)<br /><br />Regards<br />~Kriti~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963956852082582845.post-85140281989753819322013-04-05T02:43:24.472-06:002013-04-05T02:43:24.472-06:00I spend long enough editing my blog posts so I can...I spend long enough editing my blog posts so I can't even begin to imagine how arduous the task must be with a whole book! I think I'd have trouble knowing when to stop.Groverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820685950702087464noreply@blogger.com