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shannonscotteditorauthor's review
5.0
Amazing resource for developmental editors!
This is the first time I've bought an editing reference book in Kindle format, and I'll definitely be tracking down a hardcopy version because oh mg goodness, this thing is chockful of genius-level insights! Most of the editing reference books I've perused over the past couple years of being a freelance editor have been about copyediting, but I've wanted to be a developmental editor since I first heard about it thru the University of Washington's Editing Certificate program. I've struggled to find anything that offered practical advice on fiction dev-editing, though, so this book is just one of the highlights of my year!
This is the first time I've bought an editing reference book in Kindle format, and I'll definitely be tracking down a hardcopy version because oh mg goodness, this thing is chockful of genius-level insights! Most of the editing reference books I've perused over the past couple years of being a freelance editor have been about copyediting, but I've wanted to be a developmental editor since I first heard about it thru the University of Washington's Editing Certificate program. I've struggled to find anything that offered practical advice on fiction dev-editing, though, so this book is just one of the highlights of my year!
geckoedit's review
4.0
Though ever so slightly outdated, and primarily aimed at dev editors, I like Sjoholm's attitude and especially her emphasis on encouraging her clients. Worthwhile read for any editor.
kristinebraley's review
medium-paced
4.25
A n enlightened primer for anyone interested in offering freelance developmental editing to new or career authors.
lizshine74's review
4.0
Many take-aways here for me not just as an editor, but as a writer about to embark on revisions. I love that the book addresses the more complicated side of editing: communicating with empathy and clarity.
klyon's review
5.0
A great introduction to manuscript editing and wise words on working with authors.
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