July, 2003

Editing is a *%!@^. Okay, I found that I'm stubborn and I do have a hard head. From the workshops and classes, I have learned noto to be married to my words. Everytime I get corrections and recommendations back from the editor, I find that I'm defensive. So, I now take it, read it, wait a day, then respond. The second day, I usually see that their suggestion is right, clarifies things, or makes the story better. Thank goodness for editors!