Comments on: Do You Know How To Edit AND Proofread Your Story?

By: Meredith L.

Meredith L. — Sat, 31 May 2014 19:56:33 +0000

Reblogged this on Professional Web Content.

By: Meredith L.

Meredith L. — Sat, 31 May 2014 19:55:46 +0000

This is a very helpful article - and so are the comments! Personally, I edit as I go, generally paragraph by paragraph. When a piece is complete then I proofread in a quiet place where I can read it out loud. So many people fail to do this! If it doesn't flow off the tongue it's not going to flow in the brain/imagination. I've had writing misadventures literally editing the piece unto death. Most have remained buried for years! I've learned not to do that anymore. Thanks for the great read, Jenny. Sharing & reblogging.

By: jimcopeland

jimcopeland — Fri, 30 May 2014 13:06:53 +0000

Thanks for allowing the post. James M. copeland

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Must Reads for the Weekend | Jess Witkins' Happiness Project — Fri, 30 May 2014 12:31:48 +0000

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By: Nicki Rammer Jammer Savage

Nicki Rammer Jammer Savage — Thu, 29 May 2014 17:59:32 +0000

Oh lordy. I actually edit while I write...the day after I write something, or when I've got a new section, I look over it to make sure it matches up. Typoes and other things too...they can be mean. Once I missed a use of a lowercase L instead of an I...and I still don't know how it happened, lawl XD

So sharing this on Facebook and in my author group. 😀 (And, lol, I use my personal/art-based account for FB, sorry about the awkward name.)

D.N. Lyons (author of Neptune the Briarhearted)

By: Lanice James

Lanice James — Thu, 29 May 2014 17:55:46 +0000

Thank you for posting this. I'm a beginning writer and editing/proof reading is an area I need to improve.

By: Parlor of Horror

Parlor of Horror — Thu, 29 May 2014 17:10:18 +0000

Great advice. I always seem to be proofreading and editing at the same time. I really want to try and break it into steps so I don't overlook anything.

By: jimcopeland

jimcopeland — Thu, 29 May 2014 14:49:58 +0000

Jenny, I gave a lecture last night on how to edit. Would you mind of I reprinted your instructions on how to edit in my blog? If it is allowable please e-mail me at ja********************@***il.com
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
James M. Copeland
Web site: http://www.jamesmcopelandbooks.com

By: MaryTate

MaryTate — Thu, 29 May 2014 12:58:09 +0000

In reply to MaryTate. Damn autocorrect! Should be this is done, not I'd done. Need some better proofing here. :-)

By: MaryTate

MaryTate — Thu, 29 May 2014 12:55:37 +0000

Good reminder post for me right now. I'm editing a previously pubbed book - edited & published by a NY Big Publisher. Yes, it happens. Taking out filler & repeated phrases and adding depth of character and motivation. I'm hoping for a miracle, those Girls in the Basement to do the work. But they're pushing me to work so they can dance! When this I'd done, I'll join them. Nice to know I'm in such good company here.