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[helenlandalf]

 Any day now I'm going to get an email from my editor saying the copyedit of my novel is ready for my review, and I have to admit, I'm nervous. Not because i don't know my commas from my semicolons or my restrictive from my nonrestrictive clauses - I've worked as a copyeditor myself, after all. No, my anxiety stems from the fact that much of the

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[angelacerrito]

I agree with YOU & I bet you'll be happy when the marked up ms arrives! I have my money on the copyeditor preserving the voice of your characters.

[helenlandalf]

I hope you're right, Angela!

[kendare_blake]

This is an interesting thought. I'll be curious to hear how your copyedits come back. (I'm sure your editor will be on the same page as you...hopefully you won't have to do TOO much stetting)

[helenlandalf]

Thanks, Kendare. I hope you're right!

[swkehoe]

Stressful to get copyedits but exciting, too. I'm finding that the journey from ms to actual book can be complicated but I try to remember that everyone involved in the process has the goal of making the book the best it can be. Hang in there--I bet things will work out just fine! - Stasia

[helenlandalf]

Thanks, Stacia. I know everyone at the publishing house wants the best for my book. Thanks for the reminder.