tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post4023479487019530865..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: What a mess! Pamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-54435143713897827072013-05-15T18:57:34.783-07:002013-05-15T18:57:34.783-07:00It always amazes me to see the insights an editor ...It always amazes me to see the insights an editor brings to a story. Things that made sense when I typed suddenly have plot holes or is trying too hard. A good editor is a wonderful find!Syndi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749555878197507030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-92014604703228520682013-05-13T09:17:26.405-07:002013-05-13T09:17:26.405-07:00Cynthia - I love Christmas book, so I, too, am loo...Cynthia - I love Christmas book, so I, too, am looking forward to Secret Santa. I admire your philosophical approach to revising. I usually read my revision letter, grumble a lot (after scores of books, you'd think I'd understand exactly what's required of a romance novel, but I don't. Out of 89 books, only one didn't require a revision.) pull it all apart, resisting all Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-45970612394027280282013-05-13T08:01:04.383-07:002013-05-13T08:01:04.383-07:00Cynthia, you nailed it! Revisions are so important...Cynthia, you nailed it! Revisions are so important in crafting the best story possible. The skill of good revision is critical to every writer. Laura is my editor too and she is so insightful. It's a blessing to have her keen eyes and talent dedicated to our pages! I can't wait to read Secret Santa!Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-37864884150736423292013-05-13T07:15:47.859-07:002013-05-13T07:15:47.859-07:00Cynthia, every word the truth. I try never to be w...Cynthia, every word the truth. I try never to be welded to any of my words, and I worry about writers I meet who don't want a single word in their work changed. And some people have a gift I believe, of getting it right the first time. Sigh! Rozrozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-35073233734509113002013-05-13T07:13:05.603-07:002013-05-13T07:13:05.603-07:00I love revisions too:) While they can sometimes be...I love revisions too:) While they can sometimes be ego-blowing, especially if an editor disagrees with a part of the book you love, the editor always seems to be right and when I re-read the final version, I'm sooo much happier with how it turns out. A new eye and perspective on any book can make it better. Also, I'm blessed with an agent and an editor who also points out the good points Jennifer Snow https://www.blogger.com/profile/11612858248083325495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-29340954160112079672013-05-13T04:40:38.936-07:002013-05-13T04:40:38.936-07:00I like what your teacher said--it's the truth ...I like what your teacher said--it's the truth of it, isn't it? That being said, I love revisions, because then you KNOW what the editor wants. :-)Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.com