Thursday, February 27, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Editing::Homework While Waiting
What have I been doing while waiting for my authors to get their
manuscripts to me? Reading. Quite a lot.
When Christin and I first agreed to work together, I decided it would
be worthwhile for me to read some of the novels in the same sub-genre she is
writing for – “new adult paranormal.” Christin gave me some recommendations,
and I found other titles through Good Reads, and I ended up reading quite a lot
of books about “new adults.” Some were better than others, as in any genre, but
all that reading gave me a pretty good sense of what style and quality of
writing is expected by the readership, and I think Christin and I working
together will be able to produce a good piece in her chosen genre.
I’ve done the same in anticipation of editing Pete’s manuscript,
reading a number of books in what I would classify as “faith-based paranormal.”
It’s been interesting reading novels for “research” purposes, books
that I normally would never think to pick up. I have found myself reading “with
two minds” – one collecting information about style and content and development
and flow, the other trying to get into a space of enjoyment and being sucked
into the story. Overall, I’ve enjoyed the process.
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