If we were structural editing this occasional series, we might ask, 'Why didn't you begin this series with Structural Editing - given that it precedes copyediting in the linear process of producing a book?' To which we might reply to ourselves, 'You make a valid point, but it just works better this way. Can we keep it as is, please?' To which we would then say, 'Right you are. Carry on. But can I just draw your attention to something else over here...' Etc, etc, you get the idea.
Part Two: Structural Editing
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Again, thanks to all the original, unknown-to-us authors of these lolcats (and lolbears and
*Actually, none of us can ever remember suggesting a prologue - it mostly seems to work in the reverse. But the point stands.** (UPDATE) Thanks for the heads-up, Anonymous commenter! This brings up a lesson that is all too easy to learn the hard way: if you lose an author's trust by making silly mistakes, like mixing up your flippered marine mammals, it's very hard to convince them you know what you are talking about on the big stuff. Perhaps our structural note should have read: 'Dear author, it is not clear how your protag shape-shifts from walrus to elephant seal and back again - seemingly at the drop of a bukkit.' For further reading on this subject, I recommend www.walrusbucketsaga.com
7 comments:
Proving once more that LOLcats can be applied to any discipline for epic win. Very funny article guys. (:
I do remember a Goodies episode with a giant pussycat attacking Big Ben.
Too funny. One thing, though- that's an Elephant Seal, not a walrus. :)
@anonymous - Ooo, thank you! Post now updated to reflect this important piece of information
What a lucid post. Thank you! How can I see Part 1?
Great blog, just discovered, thank you!!! (but, accidently???... we generally use accidentally...)
Dear Anonymous 23 July - We're not sure WHAT you're talking about.
*Puts hands in pockets* *Whistles unconcernedly* *Strolls away* *Rounds corner and makes made dash to edit post*
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