tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885739376242447475.post2849719367622281010..comments2024-03-25T09:35:50.377-05:00Comments on Nicki Elson's Not-So-Deep Thoughts: Ask the Editor: Most Common Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemNicki Elsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885739376242447475.post-38711075178233698322014-02-19T08:49:04.439-06:002014-02-19T08:49:04.439-06:00Hey, thanks for posting my question!! I'm glad...Hey, thanks for posting my question!! I'm glad I wasn't the only one who was curious about it :) These are so helpful, and so universal. Thank you, Nicki and Kimberly!!Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885739376242447475.post-60292338978801561442014-02-19T07:15:47.015-06:002014-02-19T07:15:47.015-06:00I will definitely second Alex's comment. More ...I will definitely second Alex's comment. More periods is something I usually insert into my second draft. Think my brain moves faster than my fingers, so I constantly write in commas. These are wonderful observations. Thanks so much for sharing them!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885739376242447475.post-25152173028514202812014-02-19T01:38:26.368-06:002014-02-19T01:38:26.368-06:00Really interesting, thank you.Really interesting, thank you.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885739376242447475.post-83843836009858015982014-02-18T23:22:58.946-06:002014-02-18T23:22:58.946-06:00When I first started writing, editors had to break...When I first started writing, editors had to break me in to AP writing conventions. Some were gentle about it, others not so much. Now, I find myself wincing every time I see a glaring comma splice. <br /><br />Great tips! Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06837639807533435390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885739376242447475.post-51982801187422435302014-02-18T13:35:52.556-06:002014-02-18T13:35:52.556-06:00I had to chuckle at number 4. I'm sure editors...I had to chuckle at number 4. I'm sure editors see some interesting sex scene. Thanks for sharing these.Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885739376242447475.post-78174879513966621512014-02-18T12:07:56.269-06:002014-02-18T12:07:56.269-06:00Oh, I'm so glad I haven't had to edit any ...Oh, I'm so glad I haven't had to edit any sex scenes. I have so little knowledge of such things.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885739376242447475.post-59752807167269315242014-02-18T11:40:32.386-06:002014-02-18T11:40:32.386-06:00Number five is something that keeps me worried at ...Number five is something that keeps me worried at night because it's hard to have a contemporary character who doesn't quote things! <br /><br />Still great answers! Thanks for taking the time Nicki and Kim!Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02767762370997304308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885739376242447475.post-72216889198785243732014-02-18T10:05:55.669-06:002014-02-18T10:05:55.669-06:00Five is one I've thought about a lot over the ...Five is one I've thought about a lot over the years. One of my novels has a song snippet preceding every chapter. I've always wondered how much of a problem that would pose.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885739376242447475.post-46828107635036053792014-02-18T09:30:33.210-06:002014-02-18T09:30:33.210-06:00Awesome points, Kim! And thanks to Nicki for hold...Awesome points, Kim! And thanks to Nicki for holding this!Sarah Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08400991060848486889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885739376242447475.post-21617067531506100342014-02-18T08:38:08.160-06:002014-02-18T08:38:08.160-06:00Good stuff in here. I've learned a lot about u...Good stuff in here. I've learned a lot about using multiple POV from Jessica Royer Ocken. My original manuscripts were head hoppin nightmares. And the copyrighted music lyrics had to go as well.Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885739376242447475.post-75577898043561520112014-02-18T07:47:24.436-06:002014-02-18T07:47:24.436-06:00More periods and less comments was something I had...More periods and less comments was something I had to learn.<br />As for sexual positions, I'll just avoid the subject! I'm sure some are really funny though.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com