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In this we, week’s episode, we consider the process of finding the right editor for the right stage of your writing process. Our guest is Alida Winternheimer from WordEssential.com. She’s an author herself, but her role in this episode focuses on her work as a developmental editor and writing coach.
Alida understands the work involved in turning idea into a novel, and the even greater commitment it takes work with other professionals to improve your craft.
She’s a teacher and mentor of creative writing. She’s is also a brutally honest product consultant. She believes a well-crafted story is a piece of art, but also understands that if you want to sell enough copies to recoup your expenses or allow you to quit your day job, you need to acknowledge that you’re in business.
In this interview, we discuss the different types of editors that may come into play during the various stages of your writing, the importance of the sample edit to finding the right editor for you and your work, and why it’s critical that you’re a good fit with your editor, or maybe put another way, that your personalities will work well together.
Near the end of the interview, Alida makes an amazing offer to the listening audience. You can learn more about the value and the savings through the offer and see video testimonial on her work from former Author Biz guest, Chris Fox, here. www.wordessential.com/authorbiz.
Links:
Alida’s Word Essential Website www.wordessential.com
Alisa’s YouTube Channel for short instructional videos
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Before getting into the business of writing I spent twenty-five years in the technology business as a financial guy, and then as a serial entrepreneur. I know what it takes to start and run a successful business.
Good interview, and polished speaker. An understandable juggling act for editors these days between producing the perfect manuscript and playing the e-book speed game.
Thanks, Ted, I’m glad you enjoyed this one. No kidding on the juggling act.
To begin, there are many good insights in this interview. The story board process sounds rather spectacularly helpful. To that point, I will sign up for the Author Biz special for a initial consult/coach session. However, I do disagree with the opening comment that genre fit is a lesser important issue. I spent a lot of time with a wonderful editor who is an excellent romance editor. In the content/development aspect the action that is critical to thrillers was put behind the overall structure so the action didn’t get going until far too late. This became clear two years and four books later when I had a thriller / action adventure editor reedit those books. Granted my unique situation may be just me, that is, my total lack of experience and honestly, poor writing craft. However, even with all of my foibles the editing didn’t fit the genre and I believe it needs to.
Hi Jason – I agree with you on the genre thing and the answer she gave surprised me. Of course, story is story, but having someone who is really familiar with a particular genre does seem important to me. I probably should have quizzed her a bit more on the topic. I’m glad you found value in the interview!