The Artful Edit: On the Practice of Editing Yourself

The Artful Edit: On the Practice of Editing Yourself | Susan Bell

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Through visiting passages of The Great Gatsby at various stages of edit (inc. the back-and-forth between Fitzgerald and his editor), and through accounts of editing processes from other known authors, the moral is that there are many ways to self-edit; authors can use this book to shop for the one(s) best suited to them. Bell also breaks down macro- and micro-editing concerns. I caution taking her advice in the language subset too much to heart.

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RaimeyGallant

The Artful Edit: On the Practice of Editing Yourself | Susan Bell

"W.H. Auden used to say, rather pungently, that he could only truly 'see' a poem once it's typed because 'a man likes his own handwriting the way he likes the smell of his own farts.'" ?

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TK-421

The Artful Edit: On the Practice of Editing Yourself | Susan Bell

Trying to get in a bit of revision for #CampNanowrimo while watching some playoff hockey, but the games are just too damned exciting & distracting! I have to try, though. I'm WAY behind on my goal for this month.

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Boo the Yorkie: Mommy says this is a terrific book for writers on the art of self-editing. Contains useful advice on how to see your work with new eyes, with examples from classic texts including THE GREAT GATSBY. 10/10, or four paws up, if you prefer.

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RaimeyGallant Reading now. :) 5y

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StaceyKondla

The Artful Edit: On the Practice of Editing Yourself | Susan Bell

so-so

I appreciate what this book says. It is a slightly more challenging read as the text does not draw you along. It was also kind of a case study of the relationship and editing procedure between Perkins and Fitzgerald with regards to The Great Gatsby. I did pick up some worthwhile nuggets to pack up and take along with me and like the macro and micro checklists.

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The Artful Edit: On the Practice of Editing Yourself | Susan Bell