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118 - Why Authors Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of Being Edited, with Hannah Lyon
In this episode:
Hannah Lyon, like so many of us, started her life in fiction as a reader. It wasn't until later that she wanted to figure out the formula or recipe for putting a novel together. She wanted to discover the magic behind the words, and that led her to editing.
What makes Hannah different is that she conducts what she calls a Comprehensive Edit for her clients. This means she does multiple edits in one go!
She’s trained herself to move easily between the more creative content edit and the detailed line edit at the same time.
This saves her clients the time and expense of going through multiple edits at different times. It saves them waiting months at a time, and it proves to be more cost effective.
Working so closely with her clients, Hannah can build a safe and empathetic relationship with them. She’s not just coming in at the end with a big red pen, but is invested in her client and what they want to share with the world. Relationship building is a very important part of her work.
And it shows in the way she talks about her role and the work she does. One of her favourite aspects of her job is watching her clients build their skill base between when they first start working together and when the book is finished. It lifts her heart to see that she's helped someone do what they love.
As long as her client is open to constructive feedback, she can help them grow as an artist. As she says, ‘Critique is part of any artist’s life.’ This is where you learn and grow.
Plus, she says, ‘There is magic in the rewrite.’ I know that to be true!
We go on to talk about some common mistakes Hannah Lyon sees in new writers and she gives suggestions on how to look out for those mistakes and rectify them.
I asked Hannah how she honours the author's voice while editing, and she explains that it's all about being a good listener. Before they start working together, she asks them about their motivation for the book, why they are writing it, what’s important about it and, crucially, who they are writing it for.
After that discussion, she can keep that vision in mind when editing, thus ensuring she honours the writer's voice while lifting the story.
Today's episode is perfect for you if you are hesitant about sharing your work with an editor. It might be that you're scared in case they tell you to go back to the drawing board!
Hannah shows that’s not what an editor does. She wants to see you succeed and, in our conversation today, Hannah shares how she does that in an empathetic and heart centred way.
Connect with Hannah:
- https://www.castlelyonediting.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/castlelyonediting
- https://www.instagram.com/ladylyon19
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By Emma DhesiIn this episode:
Hannah Lyon, like so many of us, started her life in fiction as a reader. It wasn't until later that she wanted to figure out the formula or recipe for putting a novel together. She wanted to discover the magic behind the words, and that led her to editing.
What makes Hannah different is that she conducts what she calls a Comprehensive Edit for her clients. This means she does multiple edits in one go!
She’s trained herself to move easily between the more creative content edit and the detailed line edit at the same time.
This saves her clients the time and expense of going through multiple edits at different times. It saves them waiting months at a time, and it proves to be more cost effective.
Working so closely with her clients, Hannah can build a safe and empathetic relationship with them. She’s not just coming in at the end with a big red pen, but is invested in her client and what they want to share with the world. Relationship building is a very important part of her work.
And it shows in the way she talks about her role and the work she does. One of her favourite aspects of her job is watching her clients build their skill base between when they first start working together and when the book is finished. It lifts her heart to see that she's helped someone do what they love.
As long as her client is open to constructive feedback, she can help them grow as an artist. As she says, ‘Critique is part of any artist’s life.’ This is where you learn and grow.
Plus, she says, ‘There is magic in the rewrite.’ I know that to be true!
We go on to talk about some common mistakes Hannah Lyon sees in new writers and she gives suggestions on how to look out for those mistakes and rectify them.
I asked Hannah how she honours the author's voice while editing, and she explains that it's all about being a good listener. Before they start working together, she asks them about their motivation for the book, why they are writing it, what’s important about it and, crucially, who they are writing it for.
After that discussion, she can keep that vision in mind when editing, thus ensuring she honours the writer's voice while lifting the story.
Today's episode is perfect for you if you are hesitant about sharing your work with an editor. It might be that you're scared in case they tell you to go back to the drawing board!
Hannah shows that’s not what an editor does. She wants to see you succeed and, in our conversation today, Hannah shares how she does that in an empathetic and heart centred way.
Connect with Hannah:
- https://www.castlelyonediting.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/castlelyonediting
- https://www.instagram.com/ladylyon19
Start for FREE
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show