Realities of Self-Editing: from a line editor (Another Author's 2 Pence)
Realities of Self-Editing: from a line editor (Another Author's 2 Pence)
Overview
To be able to learn something well, you must first have that light bulb moment when you understand it-what it is, how it works, why it has the capabilities and limitations that it does.This book is your light bulb for self-editing.It isn't a checklist of rules or specifics to tell you, "This is wrong." or "This is right."Why not? Because "You must never do X" and "You must always do Y" are both BS.Every technique has situations where it's best avoided. Every technique has situations where it's best used. Some of those situations might be highly unlikely to appear in your writing-ever-but hey, I'm not you. I don't know what you're writing and why, and I've probably not read any of your work.But I have read well over 2,500 books, and that's not including the hundreds I've edited.And I have tutored and helped others improve their writing ability, even when they thought they couldn't learn.I'm skilled at spotting the gaps in things, the holes that need filling in. And "how to edit" discussions have some huge gaps. * What are the capabilities and limitations of self-editing? * How is it possible? * Why should anyone do it?If you don't understand the answers to those questions, then any and all attempts to edit your own work will be handicapped.Understanding self-editing is necessary.I work as a freelance writer, editor, and web coder. As a writer and coder, I'm expected-required!-to be able to adequately self-edit my own work.But as an editor, I'm expected to treat self-editing as a phantom-that perhaps a select few writers can grasp editing and get good enough at it to do it themselves, but you? Pshaw!That is bullshit.If you genuinely want to improve your writing, you can improve your writing skills, and you can probably even learn to adequately edit your own work. It'll take time and effort, but it's possible.And comprehension of what on earth an editor even does-and why-is the first step on the road to being able to edit yourself to the best of your ability.Even if you have a text-based learning disability, you can improve your writing and self-editing skills.-Someone with dyscalculia if not outright dyslexia. Oh, did I not mention that, yet? Yes, I am dyscalculic and probably dyslexic.And yet I do work that is generally considered inaccessible to people with my disability/disabilities. I succeeded anyway because I'm good at identifying patterns and recognizing when something needs extra-special attention.For example, there are multiple types of editing, and even more types of editors. Many a well-intended writer or editor has wasted time and/or money they didn't need to spend because they went after the wrong type of editing or editor for what they wanted. This isn't helped by the fact that definitions change based on whom you ask. Some folks base their definitions in the history behind the terms; some base their definitions in common industry usage; and some base their definitions based on how the average self-publishing Jill uses them.The types of editing still matter, because certain ones will help you more than others-and certain ones will help you at certain stages more than other ones do. It's always best to focus your editing on what you need, rather than on what some random article has told you you need.And if you don't already know the different stages and types of editing and what they're good for, this book will help you save time and money, because you'll focus on what you need, rather than what you don't.What's more-you'll get all this for less than the cost of a latte.So what are you waiting for? Get it now!Description
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Overview
To be able to learn something well, you must first have that light bulb moment when you understand it-what it is, how it works, why it has the capabilities and limitations that it does.This book is your light bulb for self-editing.It isn't a checklist of rules or specifics to tell you, "This is wrong." or "This is right."Why not? Because "You must never do X" and "You must always do Y" are both BS.Every technique has situations where it's best avoided. Every technique has situations where it's best used. Some of those situations might be highly unlikely to appear in your writing-ever-but hey, I'm not you. I don't know what you're writing and why, and I've probably not read any of your work.But I have read well over 2,500 books, and that's not including the hundreds I've edited.And I have tutored and helped others improve their writing ability, even when they thought they couldn't learn.I'm skilled at spotting the gaps in things, the holes that need filling in. And "how to edit" discussions have some huge gaps. * What are the capabilities and limitations of self-editing? * How is it possible? * Why should anyone do it?If you don't understand the answers to those questions, then any and all attempts to edit your own work will be handicapped.Understanding self-editing is necessary.I work as a freelance writer, editor, and web coder. As a writer and coder, I'm expected-required!-to be able to adequately self-edit my own work.But as an editor, I'm expected to treat self-editing as a phantom-that perhaps a select few writers can grasp editing and get good enough at it to do it themselves, but you? Pshaw!That is bullshit.If you genuinely want to improve your writing, you can improve your writing skills, and you can probably even learn to adequately edit your own work. It'll take time and effort, but it's possible.And comprehension of what on earth an editor even does-and why-is the first step on the road to being able to edit yourself to the best of your ability.Even if you have a text-based learning disability, you can improve your writing and self-editing skills.-Someone with dyscalculia if not outright dyslexia. Oh, did I not mention that, yet? Yes, I am dyscalculic and probably dyslexic.And yet I do work that is generally considered inaccessible to people with my disability/disabilities. I succeeded anyway because I'm good at identifying patterns and recognizing when something needs extra-special attention.For example, there are multiple types of editing, and even more types of editors. Many a well-intended writer or editor has wasted time and/or money they didn't need to spend because they went after the wrong type of editing or editor for what they wanted. This isn't helped by the fact that definitions change based on whom you ask. Some folks base their definitions in the history behind the terms; some base their definitions in common industry usage; and some base their definitions based on how the average self-publishing Jill uses them.The types of editing still matter, because certain ones will help you more than others-and certain ones will help you at certain stages more than other ones do. It's always best to focus your editing on what you need, rather than on what some random article has told you you need.And if you don't already know the different stages and types of editing and what they're good for, this book will help you save time and money, because you'll focus on what you need, rather than what you don't.What's more-you'll get all this for less than the cost of a latte.So what are you waiting for? Get it now!Description
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- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
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- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
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Estimated delivery times:
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Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
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If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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