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Good Edits Take Time

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Michell

I am hot and cold on editing. There are times when I absolutely LOVE the process and others when I would prefer to do anything but. Regardless of how I feel about them, I have recognized the need to really think about what my editor is asking for. I find if I don’t, I might completely miss their point and either: (a) write something that doesn’t fit the story, (b) write something I’ve already written so it appears more than once in the story, (c) delete some of the stuff that was good, replacing it with bad/worse writing. In full disclosure, I have done all of those things at one point or another when I tried to rush my edits. […]

Switching into Edit Mode

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Michell

For some, editing their own book is a joyous thing. For others, sawing off your own arm might be more enjoyable. I’m somewhere in the middle. There are times when I really have fun editing and other times when it is painful and grueling. In both cases it is necessary so I do it (sometime reluctantly) to the best of my ability. That is where I am now. I have two books that need editing so I can send them off to the publishers. I am digging into Jack Kane first. If you are wondering whether you missed the announcement that the first draft is complete, don’t worry. That hasn’t happened because the book is still one chapter shy of […]

Get Published Episode 137 – Sue Baiman Gets Her Edit On

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Michell

I have been privileged to meet and know several authors, editors and publishers as they developed their careers. One of those is Sue Baiman. I met Sue virtually several years ago and in person last year at Balticon. Sue has gone from being a Twitter friend to a very competent and confident editor over that time. She is someone that I’m fortunate to know and I wanted to introduce her to all of you. In today’s episode, Sue and I talk about her editing and growth as an editor. I am also doing something I’ve never done before. After five and a half years of continuous podcasting, it is time to take a break. So, that being the case, Get […]

Get Published Episode 124 – Nila E White Talks about Lucky or Unlucky: 13 Stories of Fate

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Michell

I mentioned back in early November that I had two stories coming out in two different anthologies. The first of those anthologies was titled Lucky or Unlucky: 13 Stories of Fate. I thought it would be fun to talk with Nila White who is the editor and publisher of the anthology. So on today’s show, Nila and I discuss the anthology and what went into its production. I also have to apologize. Things are pretty crazy and, as you might be able to tell from my voice, I’m sick. There won’t be a Tips and Typos section in today’s episode. Still, the conversation with Nila was great and is worth listening to. Enjoy the show. Show Notes 00:00 — […]

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