tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post2781204446842416485..comments2024-02-10T03:13:55.366-05:00Comments on Behind The Garden Gate: The Editor–Author Relationship : From the Starting Shot to the Finish LineThe Wild Rose Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10788008988163575341noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-31676334761025036702011-04-28T22:17:04.393-04:002011-04-28T22:17:04.393-04:00I think it's often too easy to forget that edi...I think it's often too easy to forget that editors are our "fairy godmothers" and our first champions! <br /><br />I love the careful and thoughtful reading of my manuscripts.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Barbara Plum aka Allie Hawkins ~ PRESUMED GUILTY ~ TWRPBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13523010278308518222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-35754316614702789202011-04-28T16:38:17.027-04:002011-04-28T16:38:17.027-04:00Its a special team here between author, editor and...Its a special team here between author, editor and publisher. The better we work together, the better the finished product.Ronihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05888943566476528395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-85084855870497977232011-04-26T16:47:47.184-04:002011-04-26T16:47:47.184-04:00I always say I'm the "proud auntie" ...I always say I'm the "proud auntie" of every book I edit, and I truly feel that. I cheer and squee when my author's books get good reviews, try to always remember to send a note on release day, post a blurb, excerpt and cover art on my own author blog. <br /><br />My passion is making sure readers will see the author's vision the way it was meant, to polish the manuscript until it shines. Whether that means a well-placed comma ("I'd like to thank my parents, Ayn Rand and God," anyone?) or a radical revision of point of view in whole scenes, I'm happy to take on the task. Editing your own writing is impossible, so we all should welcome the help of editors' eyes and experience.Kelly McCradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14811072775266296703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-46704907137629524762011-04-25T22:04:14.683-04:002011-04-25T22:04:14.683-04:00I love the idea of having a cheerleader, especiall...I love the idea of having a cheerleader, especially one who's making me look good.<br /><br />Thanks for what you do to make the story even better.<br /><br />http://www.cheriemarks.blogspot.com<br />http://www.sherrycahill.blogspot.comCherie Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251826824735524360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-63693510340078616802011-04-25T18:23:05.547-04:002011-04-25T18:23:05.547-04:00So true, Frances. It is a fantastic experience to ...So true, Frances. It is a fantastic experience to work with an author and see the book through to the end when it spreads its wings and flies into the world on its own. :-) I also feel a little part of me is in every book I've edited.allywildrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16195052213110429010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-62303433575100212492011-04-25T18:10:09.709-04:002011-04-25T18:10:09.709-04:00Getting that second opinion is critical. My editor...Getting that second opinion is critical. My editors tell me what I do right and what could be better. They also tell me when it's time to stop making changes. We writers couldn't do what we do nearly as well without you guys!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-35615022697117478922011-04-25T14:40:06.344-04:002011-04-25T14:40:06.344-04:00Well said, Frances!Well said, Frances!Sarah_Faeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04119857391905490297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-28743103826472782332011-04-25T14:39:45.355-04:002011-04-25T14:39:45.355-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sarah_Faeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04119857391905490297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-53792514794154277832011-04-25T14:14:31.016-04:002011-04-25T14:14:31.016-04:00I think the collaboration between editor and autho...I think the collaboration between editor and author is a wonderful experience. Recently I was able to meet with a couple of my authors at the Romantic Times Conference and they are fantastic!<br /><br />FranFrances Sevillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364477824126599966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-48966884451369464502011-04-25T00:38:05.372-04:002011-04-25T00:38:05.372-04:00Where would we be without you guys cheering us on?...Where would we be without you guys cheering us on?!<br /><br />I love the editor/writer relationship. The editor has just as much invested in the story, but can step back when necessary, suggesting things that are always spot on to make the story even better.<br /><br />Happy editing!!LaVerne Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418742073687153863noreply@blogger.com