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looking for an editor? - 6/23/2009 4:12:48 PM
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Kehi7
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I have a few books (non-Christian, more soap opera style) that I am about ready to get published. I am looking for someone that can offer me tips on editing, proofreading, spelling, etc.. it is about 5 kids in high school, and their families, and friends.
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RE: looking for an editor? - 6/23/2009 6:15:06 PM
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slushie
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You can also check out the Absolute Write forums at Absolutewrite.com/forums if you want to find an editor. I've found that site to be helpful.
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RE: looking for an editor? - 6/24/2009 10:05:54 AM
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Kehi7
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Private message sent!
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RE: looking for an editor? - 6/27/2009 9:07:36 PM
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Kehi7
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another question I have is: does anyone know where I can find an agent, to help me get my book to the right people to get it published?
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RE: looking for an editor? - 6/29/2009 9:20:59 AM
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Do you have a copy of Writer's Market? I believe they have a listing of publishers as well as agents.
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RE: looking for an editor? - 7/6/2009 3:24:41 AM
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(Here are a few snippets of my writing. They really do need an open heart to see them clearly. Be cautious, some of them are pointed. If you find them worthy of association with Christ, please let me know. And if you find a flaw, let me know that first.)
God does not test our faith but only our vision, for in truth each moment is always the best and holiest thing that God gives us; it cannot be otherwise.
Perception is cause. Nothing happens to us or for us; it all happens within us. Not only beauty is in the eye of the beholder, everything is. Reality is only in the heart; the life you get is there. At least this is how love sees things.
Wonder charms the shyness out of God.
To be proactive spiritually is to be totally passive.
Everything we look at without the depth perception of love lacks the full dimensions of reality. Without love, we live a sincere delusion.
The nature of love is so radically different than conventional wisdom, so contrary to worldly values, that paradox is the native tongue of truth.
Here is one characteristic of love that may hurt: Love has no hierarchy of endearment.
thanks for listening.
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RE: looking for an editor? - 7/7/2009 3:03:18 PM
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ORIGINAL: agapist
(Here are a few snippets of my writing. They really do need an open heart to see them clearly. Be cautious, some of them are pointed. If you find them worthy of association with Christ, please let me know. And if you find a flaw, let me know that first.)
God does not test our faith but only our vision, for in truth each moment is always the best and holiest thing that God gives us; it cannot be otherwise.
Perception is cause. Nothing happens to us or for us; it all happens within us. Not only beauty is in the eye of the beholder, everything is. Reality is only in the heart; the life you get is there. At least this is how love sees things.
Wonder charms the shyness out of God.
To be proactive spiritually is to be totally passive.
Everything we look at without the depth perception of love lacks the full dimensions of reality. Without love, we live a sincere delusion.
The nature of love is so radically different than conventional wisdom, so contrary to worldly values, that paradox is the native tongue of truth.
Here is one characteristic of love that may hurt: Love has no hierarchy of endearment.
thanks for listening.
agapist
Agapist, you should start your own thread for your writing. Because this topic is about a guy who's looking for an editor, your writings aren't exactly in the right place  Hope that helps.
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RE: looking for an editor? - 7/7/2009 8:49:59 PM
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Dear slushie,
I posted here to secure the interest of an editor believing the thread would draw their attention. If they thought my insights were worth their time, they would contact me on this thread. However, I did not make that clear so I understand the re-direction.
My problem is organization; I know the mechanics of how to outline but I seem unable to fit the various pieces into a connected whole. Does this go there or ever here? Should I contrast ideas in each section or not of notes? And as soon as I start an outline or to edit, I have five pads going with new stuff that can go here, here, here, and here or have their own chapter.
What I feel I need is to hand it over to someone and let them link and subdivide, cut and paste a prodigious amount of notes. A sifter.
By simply placing it in this section, aan assumed magnet for editors, I thought all this unsaid confusion was what an editor assumed was needed.
So, can I stay?
And is there someone out there that liked what that read enough to be a big help. If what I said is not to your liking or understanding (which is why the sample was put there) then I don't feel you could properly piece it together or give meaningful suggestions as to content, which I also need.
Thanks for your concern slushie.
love, agapist
P.S. Central theme: Love is the whole purpose of truth.
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RE: looking for an editor? - 7/7/2009 10:03:16 PM
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Dear slushie,
I posted here to secure the interest of an editor believing the thread would draw their attention. If they thought my insights were worth their time, they would contact me on this thread. However, I did not make that clear so I understand the re-direction.
My problem is organization; I know the mechanics of how to outline but I seem unable to fit the various pieces into a connected whole. Does this go there or ever here? Should I contrast ideas in each section or not of notes? And as soon as I start an outline or to edit, I have five pads going with new stuff that can go here, here, here, and here or have their own chapter.
What I feel I need is to hand it over to someone and let them link and subdivide, cut and paste a prodigious amount of notes. A sifter.
By simply placing it in this section, aan assumed magnet for editors, I thought all this unsaid confusion was what an editor assumed was needed.
So, can I stay?
And is there someone out there that liked what that read enough to be a big help. If what I said is not to your liking or understanding (which is why the sample was put there) then I don't feel you could properly piece it together or give meaningful suggestions as to content, which I also need.
Thanks for your concern slushie.
love, agapist
P.S. Central theme: Love is the whole purpose of truth.
'Kay... see what you mean. I think it would be easier if you started your own thread Not a big deal to start one, plus it would keep things more organized.
But I'll see what I can do to help.
Regarding the writing sample you put up, put a space between each paragraph. When posting on a forum or blog, there isn't an option to indent your paragraphs, so putting a space between each paragraph is the recommended way of "indenting." I noticed that you did do so, however you didn't do so consistently.
Regarding content, I think as a reader, I would have liked you to expand on each point that you put for. For example, what do you mean "to be proactive spiritually is to be totally passive"? I think that could bear some explaining to the readers. I think you had some good points, however I feel that you did not explain them clearly enough to be understood. Maybe you should use some illustrations from your life to make it clear to the reader what you mean.
About outlining, you have to make sure each paragraph leads into the other. The thoughts have to be connected and flow smoothly.
That's all for now. Hope that helps...
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RE: looking for an editor? - 7/7/2009 10:05:08 PM
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PS: you say that the point is "Love is the whole purpose of truth" but some of the phrases just don't seem like they belong. "Wonder charms the shyness out of God." What does that have to do with love and the purpose of truth? Do you see what I mean?
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RE: looking for an editor? - 7/8/2009 10:56:06 AM
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ORIGINAL: agapist
Dear slushie,
I posted here to secure the interest of an editor, believing the thread would draw their attention. If they thought my insights were worth their time, they would contact me on this thread. However, I did not make that clear, so I understand the re-direction.
My problem is organization; I know the mechanics of how to outline, but I seem unable to fit the various pieces into a connected whole. Does this go there or ever here? Should I contrast ideas in each section or not of notes? And as soon as I start an outline or to edit, I have five pads going with new stuff that can go here, here, here, and here or have their own chapter.
Hmm... sounds as if you have a lot of fodder for many works, rather than lots of pieces for one work. Or maybe it is one work -- chapters of a book? Depends on what your goal is.
Maybe your work will be a book of essays -- kind of like what Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote (in structure).
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What I feel I need is to hand it over to someone and let them link and subdivide, cut and paste a prodigious amount of notes. A sifter.
That I can certainly do! I'm good at that sort of organization of thoughts.
My professional capacity has me focusing on the details of writing: spelling, punctuation, grammar, mechanics, and style. So if I see errors, I can help you fix them.
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By simply placing it in this section, an assumed magnet for editors, I thought all this unsaid confusion was what an editor assumed was needed.
By posting your stuff in Writers Roundtable, you've put it in the right place -- that's the area of the discussion board dedicated to posting writings, critiquing them and giving feedback, and conversing about the craft and art of writing.
But actually, seeking and giving feedback work better when each writer creates his own thread for posting his work. For example, cries-within and selahgirl like to put all their writings into one thread.
(Of course, one is not limited to participating in one's own thread.)
The optimal situation is each work's being posted in its own thread, so the thread of critique about that particular work is more likely to stay focused on that work.
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So, can I stay?
In the forums? Certainly!  In Writers Roundtable? Please do! 
In this thread? I think we need to keep the topic to Looking for an editor? -- those who want one and those who can offer editing services.
(By the way, my professional position is not editor but is copyeditor, but I can offer volunteer editorial help.)
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And is there someone out there who liked what he read enough to be a big help? If what I said is not to your liking or understanding (which is why the sample was put there), then I don't feel you could properly piece it together or give meaningful suggestions as to content, which I also need.
I don't want to derail the thread further, but I do have some theological/doctrinal concerns with some of the assertions you've made. Perhaps you could copy your post into a new thread so that we could let the feedback exchange become fuller and richer? (Mods, is that allowed?)
And I do like your writing style!
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