Wow, my first post as a senior editor. As way of introduction, I am the senior editor for Carnal Passions, the erotic imprint of Champagne Books, of which I am an editor. I love my job. I love to read what other's have imagined, and make it better. I guess that's why I named my blog "Nit Picky is Good." It really is. I go through the manuscripts I edit with a fine tooth comb, and am not afraid to use red. Lol. That's a good thing, though, right? The first thing writers should do is to not take their edits personally. The only reason you're being edited in the first place is that your story is GOOD, good enough to be accepted and contracted by a publisher.
As an editor, I feel I do the author a great injustice not to read and scrutinize every sentence, looking for ways to make it better.
So, the purpose of this blog is to share Carnal Passion's successes and to help author's make their writing stronger. I will try and post daily writing tips, as well as highlight the books we publish. It's gonna be fun, so stop by every day!
Now, I would like to mention the first book I edited for Carnal Passions, Summer Magic, by the talented, multi-published author, Christine McKay. Right now, it is currently Number One on Carnal Passion's Bestseller List. Here is the cover--isn't it delicious? Check it out at http://www.carnalpassions.com/.
Oh, what a cool blog. Thanks for all your hard work on Carnal Passions. I'm looking forward to learning new tricks. (hmm, maybe the pun was intended - mwahahahah)
Great idea on the site, nice view of the lake, legs aren't bad either (g). Now I do have one duality for you to consider on the cover and the premise of many carnal oriented stories. Imagine a guy was to be the core of a story highlighted by two partially dressed young vixens. You ladies would be yelling, "pervert, pervert", but the ladies can fantasize about such duo pleasures and its sexy. My, my, my. The injustice of it all. Oh, I actually like the fantasy, I'm just jealous. When I have those fantasies, I'd like to be called "sexy" or erotica, not "You old lech"
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BTW - I'm going to keep an eye on you and these wild stories you help create (g)
Hi, Cindy. I raised two HDHD boys. Did you know boys are seven times more likely to be affected. (But you probably know that!) I love the blog. Especially since I'm a great offender of 'felt, heard, etc.'
And I like the 'nit piocky is good!' I'm like Kim - I miss mistakes like that all the time. Allison Knight
I think every writer who's really a writer wants to write the best story possible (boy, almost a tongue twister there...) And that's where an editor comes in. Looking forward to seeing this blog blossom. Good luck!
Name: Mindy Home: Albuquerque, NM, United States About Me: I am Senior Editor for an imprint of Champagne Books. I am married to an Air Force Officer, who is currently serving his country in Afghanistan. I have three bright and beautiful children. See my complete profile
Oh, what a cool blog. Thanks for all your hard work on Carnal Passions. I'm looking forward to learning new tricks. (hmm, maybe the pun was intended - mwahahahah)