Editing – Beyond the Mechanics

Editing – Beyond the Mechanics

I’ve done edits for about half the manuscript. I’ve discussed the differences between proofreading and editing in other posts. The mechanics are easy to fix, and I go through those first. But edits are more than mechanics. It’s my job to consider each one, then decide if and how to fix it.

One comment my editor had was in this passage:

At the house, Morgan parked in the driveway. The misty drizzle had turned into genuine rain. Was this normal for April? Another...