tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post1043838953845732996..comments2023-08-14T10:44:59.007-04:00Comments on Novel Spaces: The One Book Every Writer NeedsKeVin K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14792797517571690942noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-35242577235330071812016-05-20T20:52:05.221-04:002016-05-20T20:52:05.221-04:00Since I earn my rent by editing as much as writing...Since I earn my rent by editing as much as writing, I have always proceeded from the assumption that a writer is too close to the ms to edit it properly. Either that, or a lot of writers are thoughtfully providing me with work. But you've sold me on picking up a copy Self Editing for Fiction Writers.KeVin K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14792797517571690942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-80343428269520706792016-05-16T12:56:36.894-04:002016-05-16T12:56:36.894-04:00Thanks, Sunny -- adding this one to the reference ...Thanks, Sunny -- adding this one to the reference library!Vickie Feehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217643792483933103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-72107854723996046552016-05-16T12:24:37.126-04:002016-05-16T12:24:37.126-04:00I just checked and it's not in any of my local...I just checked and it's not in any of my local libraries. Guess that means I'll have to buy a copy! Thanks for the recommendation. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-4758750337922678102016-05-16T05:51:55.852-04:002016-05-16T05:51:55.852-04:00I actually got this book. I think I need to clear ...I actually got this book. I think I need to clear off the dust bunnies and look at it again.G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-24705286344946516062016-05-16T01:00:24.081-04:002016-05-16T01:00:24.081-04:00Sounds like a great book, Sunny. I'm putting i...Sounds like a great book, Sunny. I'm putting it on my list. Many writers I admire have mentioned it and it's time I got a copy.Liane Spicerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035607144500219524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-83159548126331107362016-05-15T20:09:28.475-04:002016-05-15T20:09:28.475-04:00Thanks for not one but two recommendations. Excuse...Thanks for not one but two recommendations. Excuse me while i check on my ING words!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-63707476395229740682016-05-15T16:23:13.904-04:002016-05-15T16:23:13.904-04:00This book has been a tremendous aid in self-editin...This book has been a tremendous aid in self-editing. Sunny, thank you again for this suggestionAugiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848187134055619150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-79454115450932480312016-05-15T15:54:26.579-04:002016-05-15T15:54:26.579-04:00Definitely a good one. I need to reread it.Definitely a good one. I need to reread it.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-85292028334589917422016-05-15T15:48:45.553-04:002016-05-15T15:48:45.553-04:00I totally agree. Hands-down, this is the best book...I totally agree. Hands-down, this is the best book on the writing craft out there. It not only helps authors self-edit, but it actually helps improve writing, too. Ritter Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061350506378402974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-66725376518179599032016-05-15T15:36:17.069-04:002016-05-15T15:36:17.069-04:00Thanks for the great recommendation—and timely, to...Thanks for the great recommendation—and timely, too, since I'm just about to dig into edits on my second book! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494757057285228377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-57299348332086686062016-05-15T14:38:33.586-04:002016-05-15T14:38:33.586-04:00Thank you for your detailed comment and mention of...Thank you for your detailed comment and mention of yet another writing book we should all check out!Sunny Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03693884364418711551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-67847077939011529142016-05-15T11:22:26.527-04:002016-05-15T11:22:26.527-04:00Yes, and when you mentioned it to me a few years a...Yes, and when you mentioned it to me a few years ago, I bought it and loved it. It gets to the heart of what a writer needs to know and do. The section on "sophistication" mentions some problem writing that none of the other "help" books I've read have ever gone into. It's about misuse of "ing" wording. I think one book had a sentence or two on the subject, but I've never seen it addressed like in Self-Editing for Fiction Writers. I copied that section for a friend who was rewriting her book and had asked if I'd noticed anything when I read it. Her use of "ing" words had stood out, so I copied that section and sent it to her. The Weekend Novelist Writes a Mystery, authors Ray and Remick, is also a good self-help book, but for totally different reasons. authorlindathornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02605805996356003012noreply@blogger.com