My specialty in editing has always been novels, and one of my favorite things to work on is series. I love following a series through from beginning to end, it's great to help fine tune all the aspects of a series and watch the characters evolve.
Lately I have been taking on projects that are not novels, and I have to say that even though novels are by far my favorite, I am really enjoying working on other projects. When I was just a reader I was no a huge fan of novellas, but once I entered into the publishing world I started to really appreciate the impact novellas can have, especially series. Novellas are tricky though, if you cram too much info in them they stop being fun for the reader and more tedious than anything else. And if the plot isn't fully thought out then it definitely isn't fun for the reader. I have really enjoyed reading novellas lately, they are great intros to series I have thought about trying out. If I like the novellas, chances are I am going to like the series. So as an editor, I am really enjoying working to make novellas meet their potential. Especially when the author I am working with getting ready to launch a series. It's so fun for me to be at the beginning of someone's journey.
In other news, I am going to be on vacation from the 26th to the 30th, and with any luck I may get some writing of my own done. I may have internet access while I am on vacation, so I may still be editing, but I am not 100% sure about the accommodations of where I am stay. I hope everyone is enjoying holiday prep!
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Samhain!
So since I really started focusing on being in the publishing world I have found a couple of small presses that I really enjoyed and dreamed of working with. I was so lucky to have found Crescent Moon Press and to have the opportunity to work for them as an editor. It has been a really amazing learning experience, and something I hope I am only getting better at.
For the first time since I started editing as a real job I feel really comfortable, and that I could really take on more work from other presses. I was hired by eXtasy books to work for them as a freelance editor. It's definitely a new experience since I personally have never written or read a lot of books that are heavy on the "romantic" elements. I believe it's actually one of my week points in my own writing. So by taking on projects with them I am hoping to broaden my horizons as well as learn to be a better editor and writer.
When I started putting out inquiries for jobs freelancing, there was on publishing house I really wanted to work with. I have heard really amazing things about Samhain and so when I put out an inquiry I was really expecting a "thanks for the interest but we aren't looking for anyone right now". I was so wrong. The editing test process is more extensive that any other publishing house I have submitted one for, and I was so nervous when I was putting together my application package. I want to get it right. The job would be amazing. There is a lot more freedom with them than with some of the other publishing houses, which is something I am looking forward to.
I truly believe that I am a novice at the publishing industry. I do a couple of things really well. But I have a lot to learn. I used to be one of those people who thought I knew everything and no one could teach me anything. But from the minute I decided I wanted the written word to be my entire life I have known this is going to be a journey filled with a lot of learning and a lot of missteps. I think so far I have done a great job at not making too many mistakes (or at least small ones), and the ones I have made I have learned from. The people in this business are so amazing and welcoming, and I love learning from each and every one of them that comes by way.
I really hope I get the gig at Samhain and that I can learn even more about this business and how to be successful. Fingers crossed!
For the first time since I started editing as a real job I feel really comfortable, and that I could really take on more work from other presses. I was hired by eXtasy books to work for them as a freelance editor. It's definitely a new experience since I personally have never written or read a lot of books that are heavy on the "romantic" elements. I believe it's actually one of my week points in my own writing. So by taking on projects with them I am hoping to broaden my horizons as well as learn to be a better editor and writer.
When I started putting out inquiries for jobs freelancing, there was on publishing house I really wanted to work with. I have heard really amazing things about Samhain and so when I put out an inquiry I was really expecting a "thanks for the interest but we aren't looking for anyone right now". I was so wrong. The editing test process is more extensive that any other publishing house I have submitted one for, and I was so nervous when I was putting together my application package. I want to get it right. The job would be amazing. There is a lot more freedom with them than with some of the other publishing houses, which is something I am looking forward to.
I truly believe that I am a novice at the publishing industry. I do a couple of things really well. But I have a lot to learn. I used to be one of those people who thought I knew everything and no one could teach me anything. But from the minute I decided I wanted the written word to be my entire life I have known this is going to be a journey filled with a lot of learning and a lot of missteps. I think so far I have done a great job at not making too many mistakes (or at least small ones), and the ones I have made I have learned from. The people in this business are so amazing and welcoming, and I love learning from each and every one of them that comes by way.
I really hope I get the gig at Samhain and that I can learn even more about this business and how to be successful. Fingers crossed!
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