The author’s dilemma
It’s tough for writers sometimes. They spend months, maybe
years writing, then editing, polishing, and perhaps sharing with critique
groups and beta readers. They may send their work out several times and have it
rejected. Perhaps they look at it again before it goes out the next time. Then
finally comes the day that the work is accepted.
And then the serious editing begins.
Yes, it’s tough for the author. Fortunately, though, by the
time we go into full editorial mode, we’ve usually had the script a while and
the writer has gained some distance. They’ve also grown as a writer, so it
leaves some space for negotiation.
Creative editing
We’ve just finished a cycle of publication and I’m now about
to settle down to the editing of the next batch. I’ve kind of missed it. Yes,
sure it’s great getting your hands on a finished book yet one of the most
creative acts for the publisher is working with an author to make sure the book
is the very best it can be.
