I’m plenty old enough to be called a curmudgeon and I’ve occasionally written a post where I assume that appellation.
A couple of observations have occurred to me lately that fall under that category.
Editors and Editing
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Self-Promotion
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Thanks so much for the reblog, owllady!
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I’m commenting here because it’s hard to comment on a blogging site other than one’s own. Parts of Lorinda’s post felt so true for me, I could have written them myself. I agree that writers should be capable of editing their own work. I think a lot of the tut-tutting about those “fools” who edit themselves comes from editors trolling for work. And yes, with the best will in the world it’s hard to find readers. It figures — with all of us indies let free to publish, we’re all drowning in books. It’s essential to temper your expectations and redefine what constitutes success for you.
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Thanks for the comment, Audrey! I’m surprised by how many people have responded positively to my post! I figured people would see it as a lack of humility, or perhaps self-delusion!
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Thanks, Chris! I’m floored at the positive reactions to this post! I thought it would be perceived as arrogant and intolerant – or overly secure, maybe. Aren’t authors supposed to be insecure and defensive about their books? 😉 I’ve always just loved my own books, but I never expect everybody to like them, because tastes differ. But I hope nobody finds them poorly edited. Btw, Jack Eason also reblogged this.
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You’re not as isolated as you think Lorinda 😀
I know Jack blogged it as well, but I didn’t want to confuse people by reblogging HIS reblog OF YOUR article LOLOL
BTW – Many thanks for mentioning me in your post 😀
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