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The Editor's Half Hour
Dan Letchworth: Posthumous Editing
Nov 1, 2023
Experienced editor Dan Letchworth discusses the challenges of posthumous editing in Episode 11. He shares his journey of editing memoirs based on his father's and grandfather's military careers, highlighting the complexities of working with deceased authors and the emotional toll it can take.
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- Posthumous editing requires navigating ethical decisions and honoring the author's legacy.
- Editors must have confidence, trust their instincts, and preserve the author's story in posthumous projects.
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Working on Grandpa's Book: Piecing Together the Story
Dan Lechworth shares the challenges he faced while working on his grandpa's book, 'We Flew Out and Walked Back.' The memoir, filled with letters from his grandpa's time as a bombardier in World War II, required piecing together the narrative of his experience behind enemy lines based on limited information. Dan had to synthesize his grandpa's presentations about the rescue story and combine them with the letters to create a cohesive account of his journey. Despite the challenges, Dan' s personal connection and the treasure trove of letters made it a meaningful and emotional project.
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