Editing your novel, after months and years of a painful
pregnancy can be a monumental task.
It helps to do some micro editing along the way and at the
completion of a draft to do a macro edit followed by one last micro edit.
The differences between the two edits are:
Micro editing; entails correcting the text for appropriate language including grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, clarity of expression, consistency (both language and visual consistency), and correct citations.
The differences between the two edits are:
Micro editing; entails correcting the text for appropriate language including grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, clarity of expression, consistency (both language and visual consistency), and correct citations.
Macro editing; in addition to the above, ensures that the
structure, content, language and style of the document are appropriate to its
intended function and readership.
This is where the value of critique groups skyrockets. For
the most part, word processing programs and inexpensive editors can help create
well spelt, grammatically correct papers. But meeting regularly with other
writers help decipher whether your character is consistent or weak. Or whether
your story rambles on and on without actually going anywhere.
Or perhaps sometimes, they’ll just pat you on the back as
you sob—when can’t retype one more word.
If you’re having difficulty finding a critique partner(s),
join Writers of Kern. We have online critique groups that meet “in person” via
Google Hangouts.
We’re here. Ready and willing to help,
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