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I wrote three stories today in outline form. Putting pen to paper is a good way to jog myself creatively.

I managed 500 words for "First Principle of Power."

I copy edited two more stories for Gods and Monsters.

I think I am not going to Americanize the English of the three UK stories. It would change the mood too much. I think I am going to put this in the credits.

Publisher’s Note: We are very proud to include authors from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. To keep the mood of the stories intact, the editors have declined to “Americanize” the English spelling of the UK authors. We trust that readers on both sides of the Atlantic will be able to adjust.

The cover is brilliant. http://www.simianpublishing.com/Catalog.html

All of the authors in the anthology have been fairly solid about returning edits and contracts. There are only two pending stories that haven't been bought. I've been trying to work with the writers. There was one story by a new writer that wasn't quite up to spec, but the idea was really cool. I'm getting a little worried that he won't complete the edits in time.

If not, I have s story that would fit the anthology perfectly, but I was a little worried about the whole backlash of an editor putting in his own story.

I feel like I am learning quite a bit each day and that is both terrifying and thrilling.

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Followed your specfic market post here and it looks like you have some interesting stories floating around! ;-)

I love the idea of your upcoming anthology. Good luck with that.

Sandra

Thank you. Please feel free to stick around. :)

Well, since you offered *pulls up chair and bag of popcorn* ;-)

Actually, I had a question for ya, if you don't mind. I see that you too are a techwriter. I'm used to commenting/editing online with a pdf version of my tech docs, but I noticed in a post here, you talk about copyedits being easier in print than online. How were you used to handling tech doc edits? (online or on paper)?

I've got a novel I need to go through and obviously, I'm trying to save myself reams of paper. But maybe if it is a lot better to print and edit, I should just suck it up and do it that way...

...nothing like random questions from strangers to kickstart your weekend, eh?

Well, as my recent experience shows, you learn a lot more and see a lot more on paper than screen.

I send my copyedits to people in word with tracked changes on.

Cool, thanks. Looks like I have a date with the printer tonight.

I've got a novel I need to go through and obviously, I'm trying to save myself reams of paper. But maybe if it is a lot better to print and edit, I should just suck it up and do it that way...

Yes. You should.

That was a quick and definitive answer! Thanks ;-)

Well, look at it this way. If you aren't willing to bother to print it out why should anyone else? :)

And yeah, it can get costly. Printer paper and ink are pricy, but it is worth it.