When I was doing some research on blogging last year, one suggestion I found was to blog about things that scare you or your secret turmoils or fears…so here you go…
In the last few months, I’ve edited several memoirs. I enjoy reading them and editing them. But sometimes, the issues that they bring to light are painful and haunting, and I’m emotionally torn between my role as an editor and the fact that these are peoples’ lives I’m dealing with. When I am working on a content edit of a memoir, I often have to take a deep breath before I ask my clients the probing questions that will make their book even better. “Why did you stay with your abusive spouse?” or “Why does this part about the sexual molestation of your child not totally gel? What are you holding back?” I have to put aside the emotion, and be objective, remembering that I am the editor and my goal is to make sure their book is the best it can possibly be. I can only hope I am questioning with tact.
On a side note, in less than 3 weeks, I’m going on a one-week vacation and I’m going to try to do as little work as humanly possible to give myself a break. But I want to catch up on some reading for enjoyment and would like to read some memoirs. Any recommendations? If so, please post them here!
Lauren
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