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gabriella
 14 Mar 2010, 01:36 #83672 Reply To Post
After interviewing author Pam Howes about her book, "Three Steps to Heaven" for my website, I thought what a great idea it would be to interview the creative editor behind the novel. So grab a cup of joe and sit back and get the inside scoop from book editor extraordinaire - John Hudspith.


As an editor, what do you do for your authors besides edit?

My dictionary tells me that to `Edit` - is to “prepare text for publication by correcting errors and ensuring clarity and accuracy,” which I suppose is true enough, yet an editor of fiction needs to do a whole lot more. A good editor will connect with the author’s intentions and edit accordingly. By that, I mean the good editor will have a clear understanding of the author’s intended tone, and if applicable, the `demands` of the genre. Characterisation, continuity, pace (the list goes on) - the writing craft has many facets and being able to track and manage these facets is vital.

you can read more at

John Hudspith interview
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pam123writing
 14 Mar 2010, 09:21 #83681 Reply To Post
Great interview, Jen.
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LoopyLou
 15 Mar 2010, 18:10 #83830 Reply To Post
Quote: gabriella, Sunday, 14 Mar 2010 01:36
After interviewing author Pam Howes about her book, "Three Steps to Heaven" for my website, I thought what a great idea it would be to interview the creative editor behind the novel. So grab a cup of joe and sit back and get the inside scoop from book editor extraordinaire - John Hudspith.


As an editor, what do you do for your authors besides edit?

My dictionary tells me that to `Edit` - is to “prepare text for publication by correcting errors and ensuring clarity and accuracy,” which I suppose is true enough, yet an editor of fiction needs to do a whole lot more. A good editor will connect with the author’s intentions and edit accordingly. By that, I mean the good editor will have a clear understanding of the author’s intended tone, and if applicable, the `demands` of the genre. Characterisation, continuity, pace (the list goes on) - the writing craft has many facets and being able to track and manage these facets is vital.

you can read more at

John Hudspith interview


That was interesting seeing as he edited my book for me.

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demolinero
 15 Mar 2010, 18:46 #83847 Reply To Post
Quote: LoopyLou, Monday, 15 Mar 2010 18:10
Quote: gabriella, Sunday, 14 Mar 2010 01:36
After interviewing author Pam Howes about her book, "Three Steps to Heaven" for my website, I thought what a great idea it would be to interview the creative editor behind the novel. So grab a cup of joe and sit back and get the inside scoop from book editor extraordinaire - John Hudspith.


As an editor, what do you do for your authors besides edit?

My dictionary tells me that to `Edit` - is to “prepare text for publication by correcting errors and ensuring clarity and accuracy,” which I suppose is true enough, yet an editor of fiction needs to do a whole lot more. A good editor will connect with the author’s intentions and edit accordingly. By that, I mean the good editor will have a clear understanding of the author’s intended tone, and if applicable, the `demands` of the genre. Characterisation, continuity, pace (the list goes on) - the writing craft has many facets and being able to track and manage these facets is vital.

you can read more at

John Hudspith interview


That was interesting seeing as he edited my book for me.


I really enjoyed this interview. Thank you.
Elizabeth Jasper
Find me at at http://www.elizabethjasper.com


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