#writers and editors

[deadghost12345]

Writers and editors! (And whoever else might know the answer!) I have a question!

Can you mention brands in an original book? Or like characters from another series?

Like not using the characters but having them be mentioned? And like as the made up character, not real.

Or like would you need permission to mention a brand/character?

Example: McDonald’s, Coca Cola, Spider-Man, Batman, etc. 

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[myjetpack]

My cartoon for yesterday’s @guardian books.

#writers #books #editors #escape room

[daisywords]

I personally know there are multiple types of editing but I've never seen anyone explain it in a way that actually made me understand what the types of editing actually were (yeah cool that you say {}editing is different from []editing but *how*). So if you wanna explain, feel free to.

Your handy-dandy guide to different types of editing

disclaimer: writers, you can literally edit however works for you. these distinction can be useful to your process, or just if you're looking to hire an editor. Not all editors make distinctions in this way; there are various ways of dividing. But no matter what vocabulary you use, it's best practice to start with broad, big-picture stuff and move towards narrower issues. Some editors do all levels of editing, while some specialize.

Developmental Editing (Is it a good story?)

Developmental editing has to do with the content. For a novel, that means working on the bones of the story. The plot. The pacing. The characters. Do their motivations make sense? Can the reader understand why things are happening? Does the story drag in places, or seem to brush past important elements? Do all of the subplots get resolved? etc. etc. (At this stage an editor is mostly going to be offering suggestions, pointing out issues, and throwing out potential solutions. Beta readers can also be very helpful at this stage to get a reader's perspective on the story beats and characters.)

Line Editing (is it well written?)

Sometimes called substantive editing, line editing is zooming in a little bit more to focus on scenes, paragraphs and sentences. Once we've decided that a scene is going to stay, lets look at the mechanics of how it plays out. Does the scene start to early or too late? Does the writing style communicate the emotions we want the reader to feel? Does the dialogue match the characters' voices? do any of the sentences sound awkward or ugly? Is the movement being bogged down by too much purple prose anywhere, or is there not enough detail? (This can get pretty subjective, so it's important that the writer and the editor are on the same page with taste, style goals, etc.)

Copy Editing (is is correct?)

Copy editing is all about the details. Think grammar and punctuation. Do the sentences make sense? are they grammatically correct? Is the dialogue punctuated correctly? Any misspellings? Should this be hyphenated? Should this be capitalized? Should we use a numeral, or write out the number? etc etc. A significant part of copy editing is matching everything to a style manual (like Chicago or AP) a house style guide (individualized preferences from a publisher, for example), and a project's own internal style sheet (are the character's names spelled the same every time? if we used "leaped" in chapter 4, we shouldn't use "leapt" in chapter 7) Copy editing is still subjective, but less so than the earlier levels, so a copyeditor will be more likely to just go in and make a bunch of (tracked!) changes without consulting the author for everything.

Bonus: Proofreading (did the copyeditor catch everything? are there typos? formatting issues? have any errors been introduced?)

Lots of people say editing when they really mean proofreading. Proofreading is the absolute last thing to get done. It's the one last pass just before something is published. It's important, but as you can see, there's a whole lot more to editing than just checking for typos.

#editing #writeblr #editing process #writing process #editors or writers who have worked with editors feel free to chime in! we are not a monolith lol this is just they way I've learned

[tendermimi]

meriem evangeline, mercy for the martyred body

#also this piece in dune which I am now a writer & editor for! #this piece is after a message left on queering the map in palestine xx #palestine #poets for palestine #resistance #poetry #poem #writings #excerpts #words #quotes #writers of tumblr #poets of tumblr

[boyfridged]

i wish that 1. it was more of common knowledge that jason’s death marks a huge shift in tone of gotham-centric stories 2. dc also capitalised on this meta in their storytelling.

i want to see flashbacks that imitate the cheesy and sweet style of silver age nostalgia (one that we know from barr’s detective comics run for example). jay should have the iconic original robin costume (i don’t care that it’s silly, it’s supposed to be silly), and he should be cracking up jokes that made sense only in the 80s. and there should be scenes of him and batman (batman who used to smile at him openly) investigating in daylight.

cut to panels of dark, gritty gotham that have dominated contemporary stories. military boots in place of the pixie ones. blood on jason’s hands.

the contrast.

#i want to make it clear that i’m aware that jay’s robin run was happening as the trend has already started #and he was a victim of it also. #but many editors and writers talk of his death as the most prominent moment #anyway i talked ab it so many times and i will not stop. #also i feel like utrh (the movie) kinda *tried* to venture on this territory but they were too much of cowards to make it stand out #dc #jay.zip #jay.txt

[thebibliosphere]

Vague memories from last night of telling someone, cringing in on myself as I said it, “yeah, I’m not a TikTok author, I’m a Tumblr author” then having to explain that the reason for Hunger Pangs being a success is because it is possible to be ‘popular’ on Tumblr, it just doesn’t mean what popularity means on other social media sites.

And then going on a rant about how I don’t want to be a TikTok author because despite being several shades of mentally unwell I have enough self-preservation to not throw myself at the mercy of an algorithm to ensure I can afford to pay my bills and hey, Shana, if you’re out there I am so, so sorry but after a night of being asked “oh you’re an author? What’s your TikTok handle?” I couldn’t take it anymore.

Thanks for listening and not outright laughing.

#of course none of this would happen #if mothman didn’t keep correcting me when I reply ‘I’m a writer/editor’ when people ask what I’m doing #like honey I know your proud #but plz #plz stop introducing me as ‘bestselling author’

[zineobiology]

Welcome to the Zine O’Biology

A multi-fandom Star Trek Zine.

Do you have strong opinions on Vulcan fra’als, Cardassian tails, or how the heck Trill symbionts reproduce? We want to hear from you!

The Zine O’Biology is a fictional comparative xenobiology academic journal set in the Star Trek universe. If you’ve always wanted to wax eloquent for up to 3000 words about your theories on alien biology, welcome to your new home!

We want all your theories about all your favorite aliens! This is a friendly but competitive academic journal where the content of every paper is a little bit suspicious (is this paper based on rumor or fact? What is the methodology?) and some competing authors leave snarky comments on one another’s work. So just like a real academic journal, except ours features the Great Green Anthurium.

We welcome xenobiology articles on all Star Trek aliens from all series!

The final format will be a PDF that you can scroll at your leisure or print at home in order to have a physical copy of the Zine. (This way there is no money involved.)

--SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR--

Alien biology articles

Alien biology artwork

In-Universe advertisements

Letters to the editor

ALIEN BIOLOGY ARTICLES

How do Andorian genders work? Are Cardassians actually lizards? Why do Klingons have so many redundant organs? What’s the biological purpose of Bajoran nose ridges? What’s the best cement mix for emergency surgery on a Horta?

You’ve been pondering alien biology for years. This is your chance to infodump all your favorite theories to an eager audience of your fellow nerds!

Articles will be separated into two categories: reproductive biology or general biology. Yes, we also want all your theories on what every species is packing downstairs…and how they use it.

Journal articles should be fun and engaging, but also written in your interpretation of a pseudo-academic style, since this is a highly respected Federation xenobiology journal. If you want to keep things more lighthearted and less academic, check out the section on Letters to the Editor.

ALIEN BIOLOGY ARTWORK

If you have independent illustrations about alien biology we would love to see them! If you would like to provide illustrations for one of our journal articles, tell us what species you want to illustrate and we’ll do our best to match you up!

Art should be in a square, scaleable format, printable at high resolution at 4x4 inches.

JOURNAL ADVERTISEMENTS

Even in a post-need future, academic journals will need a little extra funding. Submit your ads for Ferengi Oomox Creme, Self Sealing Stem Bolts, Gently Used Federation Technology, and, of course, “reproductive aids.” The weirder the better! Have fun with it!

All art needs to be printable at high resolution

Ad Sizes:

1 column (vertical) 3.5 x 7

half page (horizontal) 8 x 5

banner (narrow horizontal) 8 x 2

in-text (square) 3.5 x 3.5 scaleable

in-text (half-square) 3.5 x 1.75

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Do you have a great idea, but it’s not enough to fill out a 3000 word article? Submit it as a “reaction” to a previous journal article. Feel free to lay into a mythical researcher who does NOT understand why their biological theory is wrong and yours is right!

Max length 800 words. Enjoy making these plenty frothy!

WE NEED SUB-EDITORS!

The creators of this Zine are all notorious Vulcan Fuckers. Since we want the Zine O’Biology to be open to all alien species, it is only logical that we seek your expertise.

We’re seeking fans from all over the Star Trek universe to spread the word that yes, it’s time for us to all come together in the spirit of explaining how our favorite aliens come together.

Sub-Editors will be in charge of helping us solicit articles and art for their specific race of aliens and editing those articles in order to fit into the Zine. If we don’t have a sub editor for a species, we’ll do our best, but the chapter on that species won’t be as good as it would be if folks with real fanon knowledge were involved.

WANT TO GET INVOLVED, BUT YOU’RE NOT A WRITER OR ARTIST?

WE NEED:

Graphic designers to help with Zine layout

Social media promoters

Alien art and article wranglers (ie: get your fannish friends involved!)

--HOW TO GET INVOLVED--

Fill out the Art or Writing Google Form letting us know your interests or reach out to the Editor in Chief at [email protected]

DEADLINES:

August 1, 2024: Last date for everyone seeking an art or writing partner to submit their request. We don’t guarantee you’ll be partnered up. It depends on how many people are interested and what aliens they want to draw/write.

August 18, 2024: Art/Writing partners notified. NOTE: it’s both fine and encouraged if you want to submit as a team from the start! This is for people who do not have a partner and would like us to find them one.

August 30, 2024: Final call for all journal authors, artists, and advertisers to let us know what species they’re working with, how many submissions they plan to send, and whether their submission will be general or reproductive biology.

October 20, 2024: All art, advertising, and journal submissions are due

We hope to have the Zine O’Biology ready for your enjoyment by New Year’s Eve 2024. We all have full time jobs and lives, so that date may change depending on the volume of submissions.

FAQ

What if my biological theories are totally different from another author’s?

Yes. Perfect. We love it.

We want to see everyone’s theories! Canon gave us scraps, but together we will make a meal! Expect to see many mutually contradictory articles. That’s part of the fun!

What about Smut?

Yes, we are accepting E rated submissions! The journal will be separated into two sections:

General Biology

Reproductive Biology

General Biology is everything but the genitals

Reproductive Biology should include actual descriptions of the mechanics and biology. Think of it as creating reference material for smut writers and artists.

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[eywaseclipse]

Aw the actors who voiced the FOP characters acted in mocap. I figured something like that was done but we got some bts. That’s awesome.

#mine #avatar edits #avatar explore page #avatar for you #new avatar blog #avatar fics #avatar 2009 #avatar the way of water #new avatar writer #new writer #credit to this tiktok account #behind the scenes #frontiers of Pandora #avatar blog #avatar content #avatar writer #avatar editor #avatar fyp

[clairedaring]

She wants me to write more NC scenes. But why do we have to sell these kinds of scenes? And lately, it's been a topic that people are getting mad about. It's just that… I think sex is a natural thing? And if you write them and it affects the story, I think the readers would be okay with it. And if you write many hot and steamy scenes, I guarantee you that we'll sell so many copies! But like the last book that Bua made me add those scenes, it didn't even tell a story! Well, she is the representative of the publishing house. She knows that people likes reading it. So the more people like it, the more she wants to sell it. But I feel bad about it.

LOVELY WRITER (2021) | 1.08

#lovely writer #lovely writer the series #up poompat #lgbtedit #boyslovesource #clairedgifs #asianlgbtqdramas #tobelle #rintrack #lextag #userpharawee #userjap #userjamiec #userbunn #lovelywriteredit #me and my mission to gif every social commentaries made on lovely writer #just an excuse to prepare giffing up poompat before my stand in drops really #but i truly do love the bl writer/editor conflicts like i loveeeeee it

[somewhereincairparavel]

aang going "baby you're my forever girl" will live in my head rent free

#I watched that ep for the first time today #And it will haunt me for life #I have an exam in 2 days and I know thats the only thing that would be running on my mind #why #i just KNOW the script writers and editors had the time of their lives editing that lmfao #atla #avatar the last airbender #avatar aang #aang #atla aang #katara #atla katara #kataang

[deadghost12345]

If you were a god/goddess what would you be the god/goddess of?

It could be anything you want lol

#writing #wattpad writer #oc #writing community #writing help #female writers #questions #question #greek gods #god #goddess #roman gods #norse gods #egyptian gods #writers and readers #writers and writing #writers and editors #books and reading #writers and artists #writers and poets #percy jackon and the olympians #percy jackson #pjo fandom #the avengers marvel #mcu #pjo

[separatist-apologist]

For the second time in three years, I've successfully managed to get my fics taken off goodreads. STOP!!! PUTTING!!! THEM!!!! ON!!!!! GOODREADS!!!!!!!!! It's not published! I don't care about your reading goals, nor do I care to see your reviews with stars where you can discuss what I did well/didn't.

Every fic I've ever written has been for fun, in my free time. Unpaid, without an editor, just the worms in my brain telling me what to do. This is NOT flattering- and I don't care if there are fanfic authors who think it is. They're WRONG and frankly, they don't support the community and the overwhelming requests from writers asking people to not do this. Clout is literally a disease.

Please, I am BEGGING people to stop doing this. Count it in your journals, leave your reviews on AO3 and treat fanfiction like community collaboration- I gave this to you so we can talk about it, do you feel as insane about these characters as me? Stop treating fanfic like a consumable item you're entitled to do whatever you like with.

#i will pull IKP if I find it on goodreads again like PLEASE #be COOL #the vast majority of fic writers do not appreciate this #and nothing sucks more than an anon sending you the link and seeing people ripping apart the way you structure sentences #“would have given five stars but too many typos” I DID THIS IN MY FREE TIME AT WORK OH MY GOD??? #i didnt get an advance from a publishing house nor an editor

[mayoiayasep]

mafia and human au love trio<3 btw<3<3

[ID: Official Mairimashita! Iruma-kun art of Azz, Clara, and Iruma in the mafia and human AUs. They are in the same poses both times: Azz frowning at the top with one hand on Iruma's shoulder, Iruma in the middle smiling with a hand at Clara's back, and Clara smiing and throwing her arms out.

The three are in suits in the mafia AU, and Azz and Clara are carrying weapons and cigarettes and have more threatening expressions. In the human AU, they're in modern clothing and smiling with papers floating around them. End ID]

#going to sleep now fr gn #mairuma #mairimashita iruma kun #mairimashita! iruma kun #iruma suzuki #alice asmodeus #clara valac #undescribed #love trio #azz is a writer in the human au. btw. also iruma's an editor and clara's a child caretaker. if you even care

[thenwhatthefukcisthis]

🥳🥳🥳

10,000!! ain’t that a sight!

what a force you are, you ever growing, never slowing, ridiculously creative and talented dream darlings of inception fandom!!!

#keeping the dream alive since 2010 #fanfic writers are the best #and fanart creators #and fan editors #oh I love you guys SM #inception

[writingwithfolklore]

Taking Notes from Editors

I did a post on giving and receiving feedback, but now that I’ve been an editor for a little longer, I’d like to do a follow up on taking feedback specifically from professional editors.

                While ultimately writers are the rulers of their work and can make the final decisions on it, there's a lot of growth in your manuscript to be found by trusting your editor and taking their notes. As an editor, it’s my job to make your work as good as it can possibly be. It’s also my job to maintain your style and voice and make sure everything you do best shines the brightest.

                We’ve studied and practiced this goal. So the biggest thing I want to impart on you is:

1. Trust your editor

Go into the process with the mindset that you'll accept at least 85% of the edits your editor suggests. When another editor works on my writing, I accept about 95% of it, sometimes %100 (for shorter pieces).

Writers sometimes get hung up on the smallest changes an editor tries to make. Be careful not to be too precious, allow your work to be explored from a different perspective and lens.

You can always keep a separate doc that has your original piece, it doesn’t go away or get ruined when an editor works on it. While it's your work in the end, it's helpful to go into it with an open mind. Often feedback you may have never considered is the key to really elevating your piece. Make some room for your editor's opinion and expertise, trust your editor.

2. Choose your battles

If you are going to reject a suggestion, I recommend it be something really worth going to bat for. Choose your battles, and choose only the biggest ones. You ultimately know your work best, so fight only for the stuff you believe is integral to keeping the same.

This will be an easier battle to win if you’ve already accepted the vast majority of other suggestions. Does it really matter if your main character’s name is Jolene or Veronica? Maybe not, so take that suggestion so you can afford to keep her queerness, or the subplot about her mother, etc.

But going back to the trust your editor idea, don’t think about it as a battle. We are not on opposite sides, we’re both fighting for the same thing—to make your work the best it can be. Respectfully acknowledge a suggestion you don’t like, give it a day or two to think on it, and then decide if that’s something you’d really like to advocate for.

As an editor, when a writer has a solid justification for rejecting a suggestion it helps me understand their work better, and builds trust between us.

3. It’s okay you’re not perfect

Sometimes as a writer receiving feedback, my impulse is to be embarrassed I’ve done something ‘wrong’. Then, of course, I go to defend myself or justify it or attack. We don’t like feeling threatened, and it can cause some high tempers and nasty disagreements in the editing world.

It’s really important that you recognize that impulse to defend yourself, and choose not to react to it.

By that I mean, if you feel yourself getting defensive over a piece of feedback—take a deep breath, don’t answer it right away. You don’t need to explain yourself. Think on it for a bit, just try it out. See what happens when you make that change. If you still hate it, think about why. If you’re just rejecting it on impulse, you’re probably in that “defend” state.

                You’re not being attacked, and you’re not a bad writer. It’s okay if you’ve made a decision that didn’t land, or a mistake that’s kind of embarrassing.

                As an editor, I can assure you that I don’t judge my writers. Ever. When I make suggestions, it’s from a pure ‘just trying to help’ standpoint, and I really appreciate when my writers are open to my suggestions and ideas and accept or reject my suggestions with friendliness and grace.

                I’m not a super experienced editor in any way, but if anyone has any questions about the editing process, the job, or anything else about it, I will do my best to answer!

Next post we're going to talk about when to reject a suggestion or feedback because the editor/reader isn't always right. Follow to catch that when it's out!

#writing #writers #creative writing #screenwriting #writing community #writing inspiration #filmmaking #books #film #writing advice #editor ama #taking notes from editors #editing #receiving feedback #feedback #ama

[writeblrcafe]

Writeblrcafé makes a zine!

Writeblrcafé presents: Portal to another world (a collaborative zine)

Great news: We are creating a digital magazine to showcase your wonderful writing and art! The theme is: Portal to another world. All forms of writing in any genre and art in any style are welcome. Submissions will open soon! To ensure that the chosen pieces are great, we need editors. Do you want to help edit our zine? Consider this your chance to become part of this passion project! Apply to become an editor through the GoogleForm below. You need to sign in with your mail to avoid spam.

Update: All editors can contribute writing and art, but they can neither vote for their own piece to be chosen nor can they edit it.

More information will follow soon and you are welcome to ask questions in the comment section of this post and our ask inbox. This is our biggest project yet, but with your help, we can make it work! We don't want to pretend we got it all figured out before we even start working on this zine. But we already have a meticulous planning schedule that estimates our zine can be published on 1st September.

So who's ready to make a zine? Sign up to be an editor or reblog this post to spread the word.

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