Lia Sebastian: In Edits

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

In Edits

The Greatest Gift is in the second round of edits. (Cobblestones Press's standard practice is three rounds.) Waiting for edits is a nervous thing. I always wonder how the editor will like the book, what they will suggest. With all my Cobblestone stories, it's been a wonderfully positive experience.

It's important to remember that your editor is also a reader. For this reason, she's providing invaluable feedback. I'm always amazed by how much better my story is after editing, even though most of the changes have been minor.

This editor is fast! At this rate, edits will be finished by the weekend. Then I get to look forward to the cover.

Labels: The Greatest Gift, writing

# Posted by Lia @ | 10:20 PM

3 Comments:

I love the look of your blog! Wow! I don't think I've ever visited before.

My Christmas edits went quickly as well. I think the editors must be gearing up for the onrush of Vampire Oracle stories late this year.

By Ericka Scott, at 9:09 AM, August 30, 2007

I love your post-title and all of your insights into the editing process. I hope - for your sake - your fabulous editor continues to be fast! :-)

By Heather, at 5:06 PM, August 30, 2007

Thanks, Erica! The blog look coordinates with my futuristic single titles, which I need to get back to one of these days. After about a million other projects. LOL!

Oh, those poor editors will be swamped with Oracle stories, won't they?

Heather, I just got third-round edits, so it's moving along quite nicely. Fun stuff.

By Lia, at 12:15 AM, September 04, 2007

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