tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359127447580954749.post795577373625804255..comments2024-03-27T13:32:08.475-04:00Comments on SFF Seven Authors: Why You Need an Editor. Yes, I'm Talking to YOUK.A. Krantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06674754426001151828noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359127447580954749.post-16449472462178271542017-05-28T21:26:52.782-04:002017-05-28T21:26:52.782-04:00Thank you for that! I do think that bloating is a ...Thank you for that! I do think that bloating is a sign of not allowing editing. Her earlier works were tighter - but she has a florid style, so even those were lavish and slow, particularly by today's standards. I tried to reread THE WITCHING HOUR and couldn't get through it, so that says something. I totally get your frustration! I think the balance will shift again, as reader expectations focus in on which authors deliver well-edited work, as well as great stories. :-)Jeffe Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779020656676094853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359127447580954749.post-59953544451013762602017-05-28T13:27:57.806-04:002017-05-28T13:27:57.806-04:00One of the frustrating elements of the self-publis...One of the frustrating elements of the self-publishing craze is the increasing number of books that DESPERATELY needed editing at several points in the creation. I know I read poorly edited books in the paperbook-ridden past, but mostly just poorly proofread. Now, it's all of it. The self-indulgence is frustrating for a reader. Unfortunately, I've only made it through one of AR's books, and I found it obsessive and bloated, so I haven't tried again. Luckily, I've discovered many authors who DO go to outside advice/help and create fascinating, re-readable works that I love. Present company included ;)<br />HopeThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10483409623580799976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359127447580954749.post-68732988884313147502017-05-28T12:05:44.002-04:002017-05-28T12:05:44.002-04:00That's how I always hear those discussions, to...That's how I always hear those discussions, too. Also the whole "but my creativity!" argument - always sounds like an unwillingness to do the hard work to me. (And shell out :D)Jeffe Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779020656676094853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359127447580954749.post-8663385684582554952017-05-28T11:40:39.323-04:002017-05-28T11:40:39.323-04:00I've been following some of these discussions ...I've been following some of these discussions and they even try to tell themselves readers don't mind some typos. To me it always sounds like they're trying way too hard to justify not wanting to pay for editing.Sullivan McPighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133432350331782496noreply@blogger.com