Am I The Only Writer Who Actually Enjoys Editing and Revising? - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T19:10:57Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/am-i-the-only-writer-who?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A244407&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGood point, John. I agree!tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-08-03:537324:Comment:2448962010-08-03T17:56:33.876ZStacyhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StacyDeanne
Good point, John. I agree!
Good point, John. I agree! Whatever works. I had a histo…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-08-03:537324:Comment:2448712010-08-03T14:55:56.209ZJohn McFetridgehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JohnMcF
Whatever works. I had a history professor tell a story about a car breaking down to show the difference between the English and French ways of doing things. In England the two mechanics took the car apart looking for the problem. In France the two mechanics sat down and talked about what the problem could possibly be until they'd figured it out.<br />
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In each case they got to the problem and fixed it in about the same amount of time, so the end result was the same, both systems work.
Whatever works. I had a history professor tell a story about a car breaking down to show the difference between the English and French ways of doing things. In England the two mechanics took the car apart looking for the problem. In France the two mechanics sat down and talked about what the problem could possibly be until they'd figured it out.<br />
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In each case they got to the problem and fixed it in about the same amount of time, so the end result was the same, both systems work. I hate the first draft. Hate…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-08-01:537324:Comment:2445622010-08-01T16:11:33.848ZDana Kinghttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DanaKing
I hate the first draft. Hate it hate it hate it. I'd rather watch three hours of HGTV than sit down to write another page of draft. Sure, there are parts that fall into place and seem to write themselves, and there are days when my Muse follows my into my writing cave and actually pulls her weight for a change, the lazy bitch. Still, first drafts are a pain in the ass, and I'd do without them if I could.<br />
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Of course, then I'd have nothing to edit. I enjoy taking the dreck that poured from my…
I hate the first draft. Hate it hate it hate it. I'd rather watch three hours of HGTV than sit down to write another page of draft. Sure, there are parts that fall into place and seem to write themselves, and there are days when my Muse follows my into my writing cave and actually pulls her weight for a change, the lazy bitch. Still, first drafts are a pain in the ass, and I'd do without them if I could.<br />
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Of course, then I'd have nothing to edit. I enjoy taking the dreck that poured from my open vein and turning it into something I think someone else might enjoy. Picking words, re-arranging phrases, and reading dialog aloud back to myself so it sounds like the voices in my head have taken over completely and my Beloved Spouse deadbolts the front door and tells the neighbors I've gone away and must have left the television on. That's the fun part. ha ha gotta love those flying…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-08-01:537324:Comment:2445442010-08-01T14:56:01.116ZLindy Cameronhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Lindycameron
ha ha gotta love those flying bulls.<br />
I'm with you - in length of my writing life and how I write.<br />
I suspect many of the 'writing rules' being touted online are spruked by novices, the aspiring yet to-be-published, and those who spend more time talking/writing 'about' writing than actually writing.
ha ha gotta love those flying bulls.<br />
I'm with you - in length of my writing life and how I write.<br />
I suspect many of the 'writing rules' being touted online are spruked by novices, the aspiring yet to-be-published, and those who spend more time talking/writing 'about' writing than actually writing. I hear it a lot online. Accor…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-08-01:537324:Comment:2445432010-08-01T14:24:22.378ZPepper Smithhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Reefrunner
I hear it a lot online. According to them you're supposed to worry about writing the first draft and not endlessly going back to revise and edit what you've already written--some novice writers apparently never finish what they're writing because they're always revising. Given that I've been writing for thirty-five years I don't find revising as I go to be a problem. It helps keep the storyline firmly in mind so I always know where I've been with it, and it helps keep those pesky bulls from…
I hear it a lot online. According to them you're supposed to worry about writing the first draft and not endlessly going back to revise and edit what you've already written--some novice writers apparently never finish what they're writing because they're always revising. Given that I've been writing for thirty-five years I don't find revising as I go to be a problem. It helps keep the storyline firmly in mind so I always know where I've been with it, and it helps keep those pesky bulls from riding the breeze along the ocean's edge (erm, well, the 'g' and 'b' keys are awfully close together, aren't they?) Who says you're not to suppos…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-08-01:537324:Comment:2445202010-08-01T11:57:08.571ZLindy Cameronhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Lindycameron
Who says you're not to supposed to revise as you, Pepper?<br />
Half the writers and published authors i know - incl. me - end up with a finished manuscript (NOT a first draft)) because we revise as we go.<br />
There are NO rules about how to get the words down.<br />
And every writer needs an independent editor - no matter how great their book is.<br />
And once the editor is finished it needs a proofreader - who is neither the author, nor the editor.
Who says you're not to supposed to revise as you, Pepper?<br />
Half the writers and published authors i know - incl. me - end up with a finished manuscript (NOT a first draft)) because we revise as we go.<br />
There are NO rules about how to get the words down.<br />
And every writer needs an independent editor - no matter how great their book is.<br />
And once the editor is finished it needs a proofreader - who is neither the author, nor the editor. Garry I second, IJ. I'm not t…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-08-01:537324:Comment:2445092010-08-01T06:09:11.841ZStacyhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StacyDeanne
Garry I second, IJ. I'm not trying to offend, but most writers believe they can't find anything wrong until others check it out and we realize we've missed a lot of things. That's just part of being a writer. You might have the story written fine but there might be some technical things wrong that you might overlook.<br />
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To be safe, always get beta readers to look it over.<br />
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Best Wishes!<br />
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<a href="http://www.stacy-deanne.net" target="_blank">http://www.stacy-deanne.net</a>
Garry I second, IJ. I'm not trying to offend, but most writers believe they can't find anything wrong until others check it out and we realize we've missed a lot of things. That's just part of being a writer. You might have the story written fine but there might be some technical things wrong that you might overlook.<br />
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To be safe, always get beta readers to look it over.<br />
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Best Wishes!<br />
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<a href="http://www.stacy-deanne.net" target="_blank">http://www.stacy-deanne.net</a> Oh shut up, Dan! LOL! You cou…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-08-01:537324:Comment:2445032010-08-01T06:05:02.038ZStacyhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StacyDeanne
Oh shut up, Dan! LOL! You couldn't wait to point out my mistakes. So I guess I should have edited the post huh?<br />
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And no my editor's not that patient I'm just good in bed. HA HA HA!<br />
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(Stacy throwing rocks at Dan's house.)<br />
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But for real thanks for the compliment and I think you're a great spirit here too. We all make mistakes, but believe me I think most of us are more careful when we are OFF a message board and writing in our books than posting. But I get your point.<br />
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You show off. I can't wait…
Oh shut up, Dan! LOL! You couldn't wait to point out my mistakes. So I guess I should have edited the post huh?<br />
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And no my editor's not that patient I'm just good in bed. HA HA HA!<br />
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(Stacy throwing rocks at Dan's house.)<br />
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But for real thanks for the compliment and I think you're a great spirit here too. We all make mistakes, but believe me I think most of us are more careful when we are OFF a message board and writing in our books than posting. But I get your point.<br />
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You show off. I can't wait to catch something in your posts, LOL!<br />
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Ahh, you know I love ya'!<br />
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Yeah and you're right. Writers should make sure to have beta readers reading as well. You definitely can't catch everything by yourself.<br />
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Best Wishes!<br />
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<a href="http://www.stacy-deanne.net" target="_blank">http://www.stacy-deanne.net</a> I'm a chronic reviser, doing…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-08-01:537324:Comment:2444642010-08-01T02:14:47.944ZD.R. MacMasterhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DuncanRMacMaster
I'm a chronic reviser, doing dozens of rewrites before I think it's worthy of being read. It's easier than the first draft, because you're not creating something out of whole cloth, just adjusting, fine-tuning, and honing. There are also the little droppings of new ideas that pop up during revisions.
I'm a chronic reviser, doing dozens of rewrites before I think it's worthy of being read. It's easier than the first draft, because you're not creating something out of whole cloth, just adjusting, fine-tuning, and honing. There are also the little droppings of new ideas that pop up during revisions. I revise continually while I'…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-07-31:537324:Comment:2444072010-07-31T21:41:06.809ZPepper Smithhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Reefrunner
I revise continually while I'm writing. Yeah, you're not supposed to, but if something that happens later in the story changes something that happened previously, I'll go back and edit rather than leave it to chance. Continuity seems to be best served if it's tackled right away.<br />
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I really don't mind revising/editing. It's just part of the writing process to me.
I revise continually while I'm writing. Yeah, you're not supposed to, but if something that happens later in the story changes something that happened previously, I'll go back and edit rather than leave it to chance. Continuity seems to be best served if it's tackled right away.<br />
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I really don't mind revising/editing. It's just part of the writing process to me.