tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post3610818927008856913..comments2023-11-02T02:40:48.410-07:00Comments on Crime Fiction Collective: Cut the Clutter and Streamline Your Writing, Part IIIL.J. Sellershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-15457292896515178312012-05-26T10:05:22.614-07:002012-05-26T10:05:22.614-07:00Thanks for your kind words, Mary! I'm glad you...Thanks for your kind words, Mary! I'm glad you find my craft articles helpful!Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-74735192849345041412012-05-26T10:00:47.103-07:002012-05-26T10:00:47.103-07:00This is a great article, it's really easy to f...This is a great article, it's really easy to fall into these traps. Great post! I write mysteries for Penguin and I just discovered your site. Love it!Mary Kennedyhttp://www.marykennedy.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-21054461492629122532012-05-22T06:30:25.609-07:002012-05-22T06:30:25.609-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-32678657699152536402012-05-22T06:15:59.554-07:002012-05-22T06:15:59.554-07:00Thanks for your comments, LJ, Peg and Drew! Andrew...Thanks for your comments, LJ, Peg and Drew! Andrew, that's very common - pretty much universal, I think. I can cut so far on my articles, then I really need (although I don't often get) another set of eyes to smooth things out a little more. But it's a fine line - I once had someone slash one of my articles so badly that she cut all the "voice" and "attitude" and personality, and basically sucked the life out of the piece! What was left almost sounded like a telegram. That would be the editor from hell!Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-85383795963279879232012-05-21T22:38:39.565-07:002012-05-21T22:38:39.565-07:00The problem with clutter--at least for me--is that...The problem with clutter--at least for me--is that it's hard to see when it's in my own house. I'm always amazed by how editors can trim down what I already thought was lean. It's a skill i admire. Just wish I had more of it myself. <br /><br />Good post, Jodie.ANDREW E. KAUFMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835920472268730244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-35835677144980866282012-05-21T07:33:20.920-07:002012-05-21T07:33:20.920-07:00Great advice, Jodie. No wonder your clients are so...Great advice, Jodie. No wonder your clients are so happy with you!Peg Brantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906858123466177508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-51354829478821755572012-05-21T07:26:31.265-07:002012-05-21T07:26:31.265-07:00Your advice is terrific as always! This is why all...Your advice is terrific as always! This is why all writers need editors.L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.com