tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post4725988814498467701..comments2024-03-28T23:40:46.852-04:00Comments on Ruth A Casie: 5 Step Approach to Self-EditingRuth A Casiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08721464034029743355noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-65024069531173536052012-08-24T07:51:18.963-04:002012-08-24T07:51:18.963-04:00I love that idea! I'm going to try that. Thank...I love that idea! I'm going to try that. Thanks for sharing! I often find I see the scene so vividly in my mind that the details in those highly charged scenes can be understated. Trying this out will help me pump them up! Good luck with your edits!Eliza Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994493785152884398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-16656361295120511422012-08-23T22:13:47.202-04:002012-08-23T22:13:47.202-04:00Ruth. Editing is always a challenge for me vs 1st...Ruth. Editing is always a challenge for me vs 1st Draft, so these are helpful suggestions <br />MJ LimingMJ Liminghttp://www.positivereverie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-1021527986504454262012-08-21T09:38:33.033-04:002012-08-21T09:38:33.033-04:00Ruth, Great post. I really enjoy the editing proce...Ruth, Great post. I really enjoy the editing process and feel that a lot of my creative "heavy lifting" happens there. But yet--it's like a geyser. <br /><br />On days of doldrums, it's all about coffee, exercise to get my blood moving, and--of course--reading other people's inspiring books to fire my imagination!<br /><br />Thanks for the great post!<br /><br />LisaLisa Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10234985727595064652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-24500015379977451962012-08-21T08:30:19.494-04:002012-08-21T08:30:19.494-04:00I think we all approach editing with some trepidat...I think we all approach editing with some trepidation. This article and the idea of the ebb and flow of our creativity makes a lot of sense.Lynnette Hallberghttp://www.lynnettehallberg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-23237006624842605202012-08-21T01:25:49.239-04:002012-08-21T01:25:49.239-04:00Very helpful information, Ruth. Thanks for sharing...Very helpful information, Ruth. Thanks for sharing it.Angela Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07867561735139834900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-3789265781445216732012-08-20T16:40:55.774-04:002012-08-20T16:40:55.774-04:00That was a great post. I usually have a heart att...That was a great post. I usually have a heart attack when I first get my edits and wonder why I thought I could write. It helps to read the initial letter and step away to digest and think about things. Actually, stepping away to get distance helps in all things editing.Shelley Munrohttp://www.shelleymunro.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-3994957902492879182012-08-20T12:40:08.588-04:002012-08-20T12:40:08.588-04:00Congratulations on your personal growth and thanks...Congratulations on your personal growth and thanks for the heads-up about the WD article.<br /><br />JoanieJoaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02873333122123903174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-53707014751073383482012-08-20T11:28:55.956-04:002012-08-20T11:28:55.956-04:00Very helpful! Thank you, Ruth!
RoseAnn DeFranc...Very helpful! Thank you, Ruth! <br /><br />RoseAnn DeFrancoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-89241632986737202412012-08-20T11:02:53.638-04:002012-08-20T11:02:53.638-04:00Great blog Ruth. I get Writer's Digest Magazi...Great blog Ruth. I get Writer's Digest Magazine and I must have missed that one. That's why my refocus is going to a different place to edit. During the summer the beach. Now I need to find a nice winter place.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing.Karen Cinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357416992945729324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-53259792696378113992012-08-20T11:01:45.757-04:002012-08-20T11:01:45.757-04:00That was very helpful post. It seems like all I...That was very helpful post. It seems like all I'm doing now is editing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-44310168418293950112012-08-20T10:48:55.394-04:002012-08-20T10:48:55.394-04:00@Sandy L.Rowland
I think I get so into the writin...@Sandy L.Rowland<br /><br />I think I get so into the writing that I need to step back and refocus to edit. What I really find helpful is to totally step away from the story for a few days and let it settle. I find that when I do I see the story differently, more like a reader.<br /><br />... RuthRuth A Casiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721464034029743355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-79407041293202083042012-08-20T10:27:26.974-04:002012-08-20T10:27:26.974-04:00A great set of ideas. This insures you take the be...A great set of ideas. This insures you take the best and make it better.<br />I can use this.<br /><br />Thank you!Sandy L. Rowlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10842054004791220450noreply@blogger.com