Line edits are tedious. There’s no other way to put it. Yet, they can be a lot of fun, because the process unearths some howlers. I may post one or two segments that I cut.
I plan three full passes of the manuscript over the next two weeks. The first is in place, in other words, working directly in the electronic document. The next two will be hardcopy based. A fresh toner cartridge awaits.
If the edits are tight enough, Team Eagle Eye can read quickly, and I can cruise right into the next project.
Well now, a blog entry I can relate to on a personal basis. Line edits – or in the case of working with Sam – what starts as a simple edit can sometimes turn into a complete rewrite!
Just kidding Sam – although I have done my share of rewrites this week, none of them were on your work!
EP
Heh. See, all I need to do is solicit the right editor and the book will find a home.
Good luck on your rewrites, EP.