tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post2564195013811101745..comments2023-09-23T04:56:51.617-07:00Comments on Forensics & Faith: The Rewrite~ Brandilyn Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771812607327238979noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-76811599791308307342007-01-13T08:29:00.000-08:002007-01-13T08:29:00.000-08:00"Each time I write a new book, I think, “I will no..."Each time I write a new book, I think, “I will not over-describe, I will not over-describe.” Now look at me—cutting away."<br /><br />That's why you keep doing it. It's like trying NOT to think of a pink elephant. Your mind always does what you try hard NOT to do.Al Newberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12702350396853727859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-14720308450357245122007-01-12T08:32:00.000-08:002007-01-12T08:32:00.000-08:00The only editor besides my comp. teacher I have ev...The only editor besides my comp. teacher I have ever had is my Mom. :D<br /><br />I am really, really, looking forward to reading the rest of "Kanner Lake"! Keep up the great work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-22954834599877862007-01-11T23:44:00.000-08:002007-01-11T23:44:00.000-08:00Bonnie, I'll get to your question in another futur...Bonnie, I'll get to your question in another future blog post on rewriting. Blessings, girl!~ Brandilyn Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771812607327238979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-29449391957993472072007-01-11T20:00:00.000-08:002007-01-11T20:00:00.000-08:00I'm looking forward to reading Crimsom Eve. Sorry...I'm looking forward to reading Crimsom Eve. Sorry to hear about Karen. Maybe she'll have time to do some freelancing for you.Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08632769966122465217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-59969748116124096112007-01-11T19:49:00.000-08:002007-01-11T19:49:00.000-08:00Brandilyn, when you turn in a manuscript, how many...Brandilyn, when you turn in a manuscript, how many words do you usually start out with...and after the ruthless editing, how many do you have left?Bonnie S. Calhounhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11769607640246518804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-87429569275700460722007-01-11T12:46:00.000-08:002007-01-11T12:46:00.000-08:00Okay, I get your point. *Note to self: make sure I...Okay, I get your point. *Note to self: make sure I get a great editor.*<br /><br />Thanks for the insights on writing. Your blog rocks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-55823224800915486782007-01-11T10:29:00.000-08:002007-01-11T10:29:00.000-08:00Brandily, I'm sure the Zondervan folks are heaving...Brandily, I'm sure the Zondervan folks are heaving many sighs of relief that they locked you up long term! ;-)<br /><br />BeckyRebecca LuElla Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06823550402103559922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-25076105648671154502007-01-11T07:30:00.000-08:002007-01-11T07:30:00.000-08:00Not only does Karen have a terrific reputation as ...Not only does Karen have a terrific reputation as an editor, she is a fun-loving ball of fire, too! I met her this summer at Oregon Christian Writer's Summer Conference. You could always tell where her table was in the dining hall from the sounds of raucous laughter. Hard not to love, that gal.Lynettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424933935528963708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-45313939674280118672007-01-11T06:14:00.000-08:002007-01-11T06:14:00.000-08:00So how do you correct the voice for each character...So how do you correct the voice for each character? Give them an identifying tic (push their glasses up their nose type thing)? Tweak their dialogue? Their interior monologue?<br /><br />Yes, I'd like to read an interview with Karen Ball at B&H. <br /><br />BTW, she just gave me, Kristy D., some great advice over at Charis Connection in her "Ask the Editor" post. Great advice for any writer.Kristy Dykeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513637012962943901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-29898813703774057872007-01-11T06:04:00.000-08:002007-01-11T06:04:00.000-08:00I'm still waiting for my first editorial letter --...I'm still waiting for my first editorial letter -- late this month I hope. I'm terrified and excited at the same time. Will they hate my writing? What will I get to learn so I can improve with the next book? Ack!<br /><br />At the same time, a friend has let me into the editorial process she goes through. What an eye-opener. Loved the glimpse! Editors just want to make us look better by buliding the story and knocking it up a notch.<br /><br />Whatever process you go through works, Brandilyn. I've never read a book I couldn't inhale nor handed it to a friend who hasn't become a fan.Cara Putmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08316731047954376226noreply@blogger.com