tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post2804261792842728946..comments2024-01-29T06:21:11.353+00:00Comments on Sarah Duncan's Blog: Re-Writing Before There's Cash On The TableSarah Duncanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12530089356370140344noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-18451131854808073582012-08-22T11:44:55.467+01:002012-08-22T11:44:55.467+01:00Louise, you should only do what you believe in or ...Louise, you should only do what you believe in or it won't work. Is there a third way that will satisfy you both? <br /><br />Jacky, that's a really helpful comment because sometimes it does take time for the penny to drop - editors don't always express the problem they perceive clearly. Good luck with the re-writing.<br /><br />Penny, trust is key - you have to value their opinion. Sarah Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530089356370140344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-75369266138170644562012-08-18T10:23:40.742+01:002012-08-18T10:23:40.742+01:00Thanks, and yes, this helps to sort out a few idea...Thanks, and yes, this helps to sort out a few ideas I didn't quite know I knew! It's different with shorter magazine stories, of course. Rewrites possibly not as daunting for one thing! I think only a handful of mine have ever reached print as they were first written. But trust is the key. You're lucky if you and your editor are in sympathy... which in my case mostly means I Agree With Her :-) [also because she's been writing a whole lot longer than I have!]Penny Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05987400902932312959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-5340812812246566452012-08-18T08:59:37.780+01:002012-08-18T08:59:37.780+01:00Yes, I am in that position, too. The agent suggest...Yes, I am in that position, too. The agent suggested some changes, though she was very positive, and it has taken three weeks for me to understand what she meant. Quite simple, really, too many secondary characters and therefore too complex. So I'll change it. She's right. JackyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-58970414159951257002012-08-17T11:09:26.177+01:002012-08-17T11:09:26.177+01:00Interesting post, thank you. I'm in that posit...Interesting post, thank you. I'm in that position now - an editor has suggested some quite major changes and I'm not sure I want to do them. I understand what she is getting at, but I'm not sure I agree with them ...Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00456086542084627953noreply@blogger.com