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#85841 - 08/24/06 12:30 PM
Re: Writing Workshop
[Re: Songbird]
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Da Queen
Registered: 07/02/03
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Loc: Alabama
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You and me both, Songbird. I am amazed at the number of people who think submitting "bad" work is okay. Amazed! When you try and help them, they become offended. Hello?
Maybe I was lucky in that respect because the editors I first worked with were unforgiving. They, along with my veteran writer friends, taught me the importance of editing AND of branding yourself by the final piece you submit. Sometimes in a "in your face" kind of way. I paid attention.
Everybody makes mistakes, and I think for the most part, editors know this and make allowances, but there is no excuse for sloppy work.
Word gets around fast. And people who think editors don't talk among themselves, are fooling only themselves! Here's another tidbit. When an editor needs a fast piece to fill a need, they call their editor friends and say, "hey, you got anybody I can get a good quick write up from?" If you've been faithful and have turned in consistenly good work, guess who the editor recommends? It won't be the person who thinks typos are no big deal...
JJ
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#85842 - 08/24/06 08:05 PM
Re: Writing Workshop
[Re: jawjaw]
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Registered: 06/03/04
Posts: 2830
Loc: Massachusetts, USA
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I couldn't agree more with you, JJ! Go get 'em!
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#85844 - 08/29/06 02:07 AM
Re: Writing Workshop
[Re: chatty lady]
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Registered: 06/03/04
Posts: 2830
Loc: Massachusetts, USA
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It's horrendous the mistakes I find, and I'm not as experienced as you two. Definitely! Workshops like these are a must. Believe me, Chatty... if I lived close to JJ, I'd be attending her workshops too.
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#85845 - 09/04/06 02:53 PM
Re: Writing Workshop
[Re: Songbird]
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Queen of Shoes
Registered: 05/24/04
Posts: 6123
Loc: Arizona
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I missed this thread. I think all fields are valuable and needed.
My editor taught me how to self-edit but the one problem I have with it is...I have to stop myself from doing it until after a piece is finished. I would never finish that way and it stops the creativity. I love the creativity process but hate the editing.
Publishers don't want to have to groom a writer and why people send in dirty manuscripts is beyond me. They are either lazy or just don't care. I'm amazed by some of the books I've read. I have a mental red ink marker in my brain that is slashing through entire paragraphs.
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If it doesn't feel good, don't do it twice. www.eadv.netBoomer Queen of Shoes
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#85846 - 09/04/06 03:06 PM
Re: Writing Workshop
[Re: Dianne]
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Registered: 06/24/06
Posts: 384
Loc: California
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Once again I must thank you all for sharing your wisdom. I love the creativity involved in writing and would love to get to where you ladies are.
But meanwhile, I have learned sooo much from you all. For instance, I didn't know the term "clip" but I will keep reading and learning more.
The best thing about this website is that the members seem to really want to encourage others. Our Pastor's homily was on that very subject yesterday and I thought of all of you and how you are living the word of God. I see the face of Christ in each of you.
I am even thinking of signing up for a writing workshop at the local community college...thank you!!
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