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Erin Willard: Copyediting a Series for Fiction

The Editor's Half Hour

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Editing a Fiction Series: Creating Consistency and Detail

The chapter explores the key aspects of copy editing a series for fiction, emphasizing the need for detailed character outlines and references for maintaining consistency. It discusses the challenges faced in editing genres like sci-fi and romance within a series and the importance of balancing enjoyment with critical editing. The conversation also covers maintaining consistency in descriptions, characters, and locations across multiple books, while handling plot holes and offering suggestions to authors.

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