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The Editor's Half Hour
Erin Willard: Copyediting a Series for Fiction
Feb 1, 2023
Erin Willard, a copyeditor, shares insights on editing fictional book series, emphasizing the need for consistency in characters, locations, and descriptions. The discussion covers handling plot holes, providing constructive feedback, and balancing critical editing with enjoyment. Erin also touches on the importance of maintaining sensitivity, collaborative problem-solving with authors, and the efficient workflow of editing multiple manuscripts simultaneously.
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- Create detailed character outlines for series consistency.
- Perform multiple editing passes for comprehensive coverage and feedback collaboration.
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Initial Manuscript Discovery
When starting to work on a series, it's revealed that often the awareness of it being part of a series emerges after beginning the initial manuscript. Understanding character details from the outset, like physical traits and relationships, proves beneficial for consistent storytelling. Ideally, having a character outline with key characteristics can streamline the editing process and prevent inconsistencies.
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