tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post6466502903177249821..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Quick, Down & Dirty EditsEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-22354422533608533522014-09-06T16:05:46.814-04:002014-09-06T16:05:46.814-04:00Great suggestions, Lisa! I like having a quick go-...Great suggestions, Lisa! I like having a quick go-to list. :-) Congrats on ANOTHER new book! Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-87352874006298021362014-09-03T22:47:47.834-04:002014-09-03T22:47:47.834-04:00Thanks so much for hosting me—and Under a Turquois...Thanks so much for hosting me—and Under a Turquoise Sky—today, Edie. Hope this quick, down and dirty editing checklist will be beneficial to other writers when they're up against a tough deadline. Lisa Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356824709823873757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-38324226569706823392014-09-03T22:21:20.597-04:002014-09-03T22:21:20.597-04:00Thanks so much Susan. I'm glad these tips were...Thanks so much Susan. I'm glad these tips were helpful. Hope your edits go well. Godspeed to you and your writing.Lisa Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356824709823873757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-30178294088278911712014-09-03T21:46:46.376-04:002014-09-03T21:46:46.376-04:00These tips come at a perfect time. My 4th book is ...These tips come at a perfect time. My 4th book is almost ready for edits. :)<br /><br />I was privileged to read Beneath a Navajo Moon and loved it! I'm going to check out Under A Turquoise Sky. Tweeted and shared on Pinterest. Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-8437603125899847872014-09-03T20:26:21.299-04:002014-09-03T20:26:21.299-04:00Thanks for stopping by today, Jeanne. Happy writin...Thanks for stopping by today, Jeanne. Happy writing—and editing—this week.Lisa Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356824709823873757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-8956000696243325252014-09-03T20:25:32.236-04:002014-09-03T20:25:32.236-04:00I don't have info specifically on my website a...I don't have info specifically on my website about that. It's something I always check in dialogue. Angela Hunt at BRMCWC was the writer who introduced me to it. Google and see what you find.Lisa Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356824709823873757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-6988925901881673212014-09-03T17:02:18.803-04:002014-09-03T17:02:18.803-04:00Lisa, I love your list. I think it's a copy an...Lisa, I love your list. I think it's a copy and paste one for me. :) And the picture of being a sculptor? Great visual. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!Jeanne Takenakahttp://jeannetakenaka.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-41043461525694442362014-09-03T17:01:46.639-04:002014-09-03T17:01:46.639-04:00I'm not sure I've heard of FAS--feeling, a...I'm not sure I've heard of FAS--feeling, action, speech. Do you have that on your website?Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05061067970781919577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-66993704538862212992014-09-03T11:12:44.694-04:002014-09-03T11:12:44.694-04:00Just FYI, I have links disabled in the comments se...Just FYI, I have links disabled in the comments section (to keep spammers out) but you can copy and paste the link in your browser window and it will work fine. I know, I checked! Thanks Lisa! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-49064668429824415922014-09-03T10:20:42.773-04:002014-09-03T10:20:42.773-04:00Hi Ellen—Here is the weasel word list I created—ht...Hi Ellen—Here is the weasel word list I created—http://www.lisacarterauthor.com/writers_2.html#.VAcjVEjlfbs. You may have your own pet words you need to add for yourself. I find myself in love with—and later editing out—"all".<br />Thanks for stopping by.Lisa Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356824709823873757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-20451939762038394962014-09-03T09:39:01.120-04:002014-09-03T09:39:01.120-04:00Do you have specific suggestions for "weasel ...Do you have specific suggestions for "weasel words" you mentioned in #7? Is this adverbs instead of stronger verbs, or does it include something else?Ellen Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474986203062305511noreply@blogger.com