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| Re: Need to find an article before I lose it!
Posted by nbs  on 4/8/2008, 10:47 am, in reply to "Re: Need to find an article before I lose it!"
Princess,
I empathize. Though I'm freelance, I often encounter folks who want to "edit" for grammar, spelling, etc., in the meeting about the first draft. When I send out the first draft for review, I give directions for what I want from the readers. First, review for content only...the sentence structure etc., is rough and will be taken care of in the second draft. Second, respond as completely as possible to any questions in the narrative (I type them in while I'm drafting), and third, please carefully review the work plan to ensure that you can, want to and will deliver on all objectives within the time frame, and if you cannot, please alter. It focuses the readers on the important things I can't get answered by anyone else. In the second draft (that's my last usually), I invite proofreading because it's always good to have a second pair of eyes.
But, even though I try to be clear in what I want, I will still get those people who want to proof a first draft. I've realized over the years that these are people who want to participate but have little to offer as far as content knowledge...so they rely on correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors because it's the only way they can contribute and feel part of the team.
You might try complimenting the nasty person (so hard, I know) by forwarding her your second draft and saying something like "I so appreciate your careful eye for detail...and I get too close to this to catch the errors. I'm so glad I can rely on you."
Does she also edit for content or does she only proof for technical errors? If the latter, you do her an honor by calling her an "editor."
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