tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post7986796120486409101..comments2024-01-05T05:50:22.989-05:00Comments on Thoughts in Progress: Guest Blogger, Jonathan WilliamsSavannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15118900505228075022noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-88311284270154701472010-08-02T20:33:58.133-04:002010-08-02T20:33:58.133-04:00I agree. After going through my own work many time...I agree. After going through my own work many times, I had a critique partner edit my manuscript and then it was professionally edited. I asked early readers to point out mistakes and still when the publisher’s editor got finished, I had some pages with more red than black on them! But, I liked the finished product so much better. You are right – those red pens are great!Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-37364185907485590312010-08-02T15:06:02.798-04:002010-08-02T15:06:02.798-04:00I'm a big fan of thrillers (and a book addict)...I'm a big fan of thrillers (and a book addict), so anything with a new slant grabs me immediately. Thanks for featuring Jonathan today, Mason.<br /><br />And Jonathon, I am very familiar with that shocking first round of edits -- mine came in the form of my editor's Word copy with Track Changes. I also found that first look painful, but I learned so much.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-75385720619991428442010-08-02T12:39:47.736-04:002010-08-02T12:39:47.736-04:00Mason - thanks for hosting such an interesting you...Mason - thanks for hosting such an interesting young man! I wish I had an editing dad. Oh wait a minute, I do but I couldn't give him my book to edit - I'll give it to him published and I'm sure he'll still edit it! And you are so right about what revising is, Jonathan.<br /><a href="http://www.labanan.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jan Morrison</a>Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-12118216919043840932010-08-02T10:34:31.651-04:002010-08-02T10:34:31.651-04:00Edits are always such a shocker. But always worth ...Edits are always such a shocker. But always worth it. Good luck with Jungle Sunrise!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-49674416515571725622010-08-02T10:21:08.176-04:002010-08-02T10:21:08.176-04:00Truly enjoying reading these comments from readers...Truly enjoying reading these comments from readers & writers alike. Thanks for the encouragement & support! I hope you get a chance to check out Jungle Sunrise and send me your thoughts on my first novel. <br />-Jonathan Williams<br />www.JungleSunrise.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-38062352583944481042010-08-02T10:02:41.714-04:002010-08-02T10:02:41.714-04:00Thanks for hosting Jonathan today. I'm glad so...Thanks for hosting Jonathan today. I'm glad so many people can relate to his post.<br /><br />CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470069911115912344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-1919275329742245432010-08-02T09:20:39.975-04:002010-08-02T09:20:39.975-04:00I stopped and reread the comment about most people...I stopped and reread the comment about most people only reading eight books a year. Wow, that’s less than a book a month.<br /><br />Nice interview.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-6828750054319703292010-08-02T09:08:32.508-04:002010-08-02T09:08:32.508-04:00YEah, it's true. And some readers don't ma...YEah, it's true. And some readers don't make it through eight novels. It's a very good post. Shows me I have to be more diligent with my edits.<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-3352958719516190252010-08-02T09:01:25.566-04:002010-08-02T09:01:25.566-04:00What an interesting background for a writer. I ca...What an interesting background for a writer. I can think of several people for whom this book would make a great gift.<br /><br />As to the red pen--I am constanly amazed by what better work can come from different perspectives on one's work. I might write something with one intention, but it is read with a completely different result by another reader. Those perspectives are extremely importnat, and for that I say--bring on the red pen!<br /><br />Michele<br /><a href="http://southerncitymysteries.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Gothic Lit today at SouthernCityMysteries</a>JournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-29696262113072796842010-08-02T08:47:22.828-04:002010-08-02T08:47:22.828-04:00Jonathan, thanks again for stopping by and talking...Jonathan, thanks again for stopping by and talking about the dreaded 'red pen.'<br /><br />Margot and Teresa, thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Alex, no need to be nervous - you'll do great.<br /><br />Elizabeth and Kathy, I think I'll look at red pens different from now on. LOLMason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-79465339678183961182010-08-02T08:10:00.703-04:002010-08-02T08:10:00.703-04:00I think the red pen would hurt my feelings! LOL G...I think the red pen would hurt my feelings! LOL Great guest post.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-88451829636539616252010-08-02T07:54:52.858-04:002010-08-02T07:54:52.858-04:00What an interesting background Jonathan has had!
...What an interesting background Jonathan has had!<br /><br />Red pens take a while to get used to, for sure. I'm glad you kept on going. :)Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-14264237740236102152010-08-02T07:33:50.260-04:002010-08-02T07:33:50.260-04:00He's right about only one shot, which is why I...He's right about only one shot, which is why I am so nervous about October. Hope he gets many more opportunities to wow readers.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-764726834591567642010-08-02T07:07:20.424-04:002010-08-02T07:07:20.424-04:00Jonathan, This sounds like a wonderful book. I lov...Jonathan, This sounds like a wonderful book. I love how you took your experience and used it in a book. Red ink is painful, but necessary.<br /><br />Mason, you're a great host!T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-88399071081387026012010-08-02T06:24:27.135-04:002010-08-02T06:24:27.135-04:00Mason - Thanks for hosting Jonathan.
Jonathan - I...Mason - Thanks for hosting Jonathan.<br /><br />Jonathan - I know exactly what you mean about that red pen. It can be so daunting at first. I'm happy for you that you persevered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com