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Proof Nightmare
This is a nightmare. My proofs are a mess and the editor at PA seems to think that the changes I am requesting are "stylistic," (versus grammatical/punctuation related as I am asserting) and they refuse to make any changes-- which is a complete load of you- know- what. She can't even send and email that is free of grammatical errors and this is who is supposed to "edit" my book? YIKES! I have asked for my rights back several times on the grounds that as it stands, my novel does not meet publishing standards. I am getting no where fast. My greatest fear is that they are going to send this abomination to press without making necessary changes. This is the week from hell!
Here are some email excerpts that my "qualified editor" sent to me:
First email:
I assure you that your manuscript has been edited line for line. Per you
contract, we only edit grammar and punctuation mistakes, not anything
stylistic.
Please send me some examples of what you have found that you feel are a part
of the "myriad of grammatical errors that would probably
make a seasoned editor cringe."
At this time, I am reviewing your manuscript as well.
Most recent:
I looked at the document and what you corrected was not wrong. You
changing the way it is written is style. We do not correct style. I am not
at liberty to change your sentences to sound better or more concise,
because that is changing your style, your wording. And per policy, we can
not do that. I can change grammar and punctuation with you have already
written. So, I am asking that you send me a list of corrections, that do
not pertain to style and word changing, by the two-week deadline. I can
change things like "peak" to "peek"...that is why we have a two-week
deadline...to catch the little things...I will be awaiting your list.
:head I can't seem to get her to understand that inserting commas into a sentence does not make it a correct sentence!! She also edited sentences that were FINE!! GRRRRRR! Anyone have some words of wisdom?
This is a nightmare. My proofs are a mess and the editor at PA seems to think that the changes I am requesting are "stylistic," (versus grammatical/punctuation related as I am asserting) and they refuse to make any changes-- which is a complete load of you- know- what. She can't even send and email that is free of grammatical errors and this is who is supposed to "edit" my book? YIKES! I have asked for my rights back several times on the grounds that as it stands, my novel does not meet publishing standards. I am getting no where fast. My greatest fear is that they are going to send this abomination to press without making necessary changes. This is the week from hell!
Here are some email excerpts that my "qualified editor" sent to me:
First email:
I assure you that your manuscript has been edited line for line. Per you
contract, we only edit grammar and punctuation mistakes, not anything
stylistic.
Please send me some examples of what you have found that you feel are a part
of the "myriad of grammatical errors that would probably
make a seasoned editor cringe."
At this time, I am reviewing your manuscript as well.
Most recent:
I looked at the document and what you corrected was not wrong. You
changing the way it is written is style. We do not correct style. I am not
at liberty to change your sentences to sound better or more concise,
because that is changing your style, your wording. And per policy, we can
not do that. I can change grammar and punctuation with you have already
written. So, I am asking that you send me a list of corrections, that do
not pertain to style and word changing, by the two-week deadline. I can
change things like "peak" to "peek"...that is why we have a two-week
deadline...to catch the little things...I will be awaiting your list.
:head I can't seem to get her to understand that inserting commas into a sentence does not make it a correct sentence!! She also edited sentences that were FINE!! GRRRRRR! Anyone have some words of wisdom?