tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post3188958388626754573..comments2023-10-30T09:45:16.159-06:00Comments on Writing on the Wall: Common Dead WoodPrecision Editing Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17054725687044240043noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-89301374793067735692010-09-23T11:51:41.581-06:002010-09-23T11:51:41.581-06:00Excellent advice! I'm printing this sucker out...Excellent advice! I'm printing this sucker out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-43180222744527005262010-09-23T08:23:58.321-06:002010-09-23T08:23:58.321-06:00I'm bookmarking this list and will print it ou...I'm bookmarking this list and will print it out to use while editing!<br /><br />Thank you, Annette.Rebecca Blevinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09378726097105313400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-65760908068418388782010-09-22T15:06:15.069-06:002010-09-22T15:06:15.069-06:00Recently I participated in NPR's three minute ...Recently I participated in NPR's three minute fiction contest - a story in 600 words or less - and it sharpened my writing/editing skills when it comes to trimming things down.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09647324012823012862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-32530696421835606532010-09-22T14:20:57.077-06:002010-09-22T14:20:57.077-06:00Thanks for the great advice. It will come in handy...Thanks for the great advice. It will come in handy, since I have a manuscript in need of trimming.Stephanie Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848784501386694887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-58951839165664068692010-09-22T11:37:41.985-06:002010-09-22T11:37:41.985-06:00I prefer italics for thoughts. I've seen edito...I prefer italics for thoughts. I've seen editor and agent blogs that say the same. <br /><br />In the end, as long as you're consistent with how YOU do it, then your publisher will use their house style.Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-80171906567038674762010-09-22T10:58:25.154-06:002010-09-22T10:58:25.154-06:00You mentioned setting aside thoughts. Italics or ...You mentioned setting aside thoughts. Italics or no italics? I've heard both ways. I'd like to hear the word nerds opinion.Janice Sperryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00178805752960449557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-66110181925018378842010-09-22T09:56:48.267-06:002010-09-22T09:56:48.267-06:00Thanks for some good reminders. I know better, but...Thanks for some good reminders. I know better, but this stuff still sneaks in sometimes.JoLynne Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01029955836072785693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-13499854650069217622010-09-22T09:04:34.859-06:002010-09-22T09:04:34.859-06:00I am not a writer, but I'm interested and read...I am not a writer, but I'm interested and ready to start dabbling. <br /><br />I love your tips!! You know the ropes and take time to help others. That's a beautiful thing!Happy Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09182347717846006673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-30620438212018161272010-09-22T08:51:57.648-06:002010-09-22T08:51:57.648-06:00You just listed my basic "hunt" when I&#...You just listed my basic "hunt" when I'm editing. Good stuff every writer should know and memorize. I'd like to add the "could" syndrome.<br /><br />NO: She could see that he limped as he entered the room.<br /><br />YES: He limped as he entered the room.<br /><br />If we know the POV, we know any observation made is coming from that POV. It's unnecessary to say she is seeing it. If it happens, she is seeing it.<br /><br />Excellent post!Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734014895825429358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-1733000147531679402010-09-22T08:32:21.343-06:002010-09-22T08:32:21.343-06:00Love this! So helpful!Love this! So helpful!Lori Folkmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12707165102926821045noreply@blogger.com