tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37564802.post715324919658165240..comments2024-03-02T00:23:32.834-08:00Comments on Catherine West - BLOG: Going Cross-Eyed!Catherine Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16075571140881352399noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37564802.post-23378088996577205692011-02-20T19:35:53.234-08:002011-02-20T19:35:53.234-08:00I actually kind of love editing. I make a list of ...I actually kind of love editing. I make a list of all the words that I think I use too much and put them in the word finder. I'm currently editing my most recent novel, and I just got it back from my friend who is ridiculously good at editing, so I enjoy going through all of her edits. It's such a great opportunity to learn about ones own writing.G Blechmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707186693109337726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37564802.post-63794640402568653222011-02-16T13:29:56.190-08:002011-02-16T13:29:56.190-08:00Catherine, what you said "Do you know no matt...Catherine, what you said "Do you know no matter how many times you read through something you'll find all the mistakes..." My CP and I have been talking about this forever. That is so true, so how do you know when it's time to query? <br /><br />And by the way don't ever stop talking about your book.<br /><a rel="nofollow">bethfred.com</a> aka ur newest followerBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37564802.post-11803141411233437022011-02-16T12:37:46.475-08:002011-02-16T12:37:46.475-08:00Ah, yes, those word counters are great! i have one...Ah, yes, those word counters are great! i have one in my word program - yesterday I searched for 'shrugged'. I got 27. LOL. I could go on but it's way too embarrassing!Catherine Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075571140881352399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37564802.post-26785574441535011142011-02-16T12:34:34.442-08:002011-02-16T12:34:34.442-08:00Repeated words are one of my most dreaded tics - m...Repeated words are one of my most dreaded tics - mostly because I'm so ridiculously blind to them. I rely on the sharp eyes of my critique partners - and also tools like <a href="http://www.wordcounter.com/" rel="nofollow">WordCounter</a>.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832782604769370695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37564802.post-71545022490887707972011-02-16T10:25:39.148-08:002011-02-16T10:25:39.148-08:00Hi Cathy! Wow! Congratulations! Sounds like everyt...Hi Cathy! Wow! Congratulations! Sounds like everything is coming up on you fast, in such a good way! <br /><br />I remember the editing phase at the end, and the read-throughs. I don't think I saw my family for two weeks! And I cried every single time I hit a certain chapter, so I figured that was a good sign. :)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog! I can't wait to watch the next months unfold for you! :)Heidi Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420802651029097379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37564802.post-50487749122277799942011-02-16T08:09:39.800-08:002011-02-16T08:09:39.800-08:00Wow, Cathy, I can't believe how quickly everyt...Wow, Cathy, I can't believe how quickly everything is moving for you! It's exciting! <br /><br />No, we will never reach perfection. I was shocked when I saw my galleys. Thank goodness I had one last chance to correct stuff.Rosslyn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304732306399786236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37564802.post-84093675421952971602011-02-16T06:42:26.845-08:002011-02-16T06:42:26.845-08:00I have to say that TOO much editing can be dangero...I have to say that TOO much editing can be dangerous. By the time I got done last night, around midnight, I was starting to think I'd written a boatload of steaming sewage. And all the words start to look the same after a while!! But I'm amazed, given the amount of times I've been through it, the stuff I didn't see. But oh well, it's done now and off we go!!!Catherine Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075571140881352399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37564802.post-5781041423398027142011-02-16T06:18:03.363-08:002011-02-16T06:18:03.363-08:00I totally get what you're saying in this post....I totally get what you're saying in this post. Fact is, nothing can ever be perfect - especially not something we create. I've found that striving for excellence instead of perfection is the way forward!<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing your video trailer for your book - who did it for you?<br /><br />DUOD. U. Okonkwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900694425526387930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37564802.post-91488145434770235632011-02-16T05:12:11.762-08:002011-02-16T05:12:11.762-08:00Cathy, don't ever stop talking about your book...Cathy, don't ever stop talking about your book! You don't know whose heart may be needing to hear about it at that particular moment!<br /><br />Your enthusiasm is wonderful. I know this has been a long journey for you, and it's finally paying off. <br /><br />We all have our pet words. And you're so right about the search feature!Lisa Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16334253815212707025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37564802.post-23675739037789470442011-02-15T17:56:45.286-08:002011-02-15T17:56:45.286-08:00Hey Cathy, I haven't had the chance yet to sto...Hey Cathy, I haven't had the chance yet to stop by and say congrats again now that you have your release date. How exciting! Oh, and I like the look of your Web site, too. I'm happy to help with any book promoting if you need any more influencers :)Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37564802.post-5889397231659591202011-02-15T13:42:25.572-08:002011-02-15T13:42:25.572-08:00Cathy,
I like the 'search and destroy' me...Cathy,<br /><br />I like the 'search and destroy' method.<br />My fav words are but, and, that. I have to constantly look for them. And Yeah on your book coming out!!Lindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109206610786414955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37564802.post-27872348314767471322011-02-15T11:58:33.657-08:002011-02-15T11:58:33.657-08:00It's fun to feel your enthusiasm, Cathy. No wo...It's fun to feel your enthusiasm, Cathy. No wonder you're excited. Your Release Day is exactly one month away. Wow!<br /><br />I'm an odd duck in that I enjoy editing almost as much as I do writing. Since I worked as a copy editor in my pre-motherhood days, I guess it makes sense. Just call me the diva of detials. =)Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37564802.post-12465796419829541582011-02-15T09:40:54.687-08:002011-02-15T09:40:54.687-08:00I'm a big fan of 'so', 'very',...I'm a big fan of 'so', 'very', and 'really'.... this is not a good thing ;)<br /><br />Good luck! Hope you have a great day!<br />MelanieMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770511510179905439noreply@blogger.com