Editing Is a Trap

by Kymber
25 comments

I tried to review a section of Door 17 this morning and ended up fixing a sentence that did not need attention. I stared at it for a while and put it back the way it was. The book is fine. I am the problem.


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25 comments

Carol anne June 18, 2026 - 1:05 am

oops! Editing is a hard job I admire you for being able to edit a manuscript!

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Zenith June 6, 2026 - 8:13 am

Yes. It is irritating when I do that. But, for a laugh. Why not?

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Kymber @booomcha June 6, 2026 - 9:15 am

That’s right! lol It’s all part of the process.

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Eugi June 6, 2026 - 6:44 am

I can totally relate!

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Kymber @booomcha June 6, 2026 - 9:18 am

LOL I hear you, Eugi!

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Jeff June 5, 2026 - 11:46 pm

I do that with songs that I write. I can’t ever “finish” one. Sigh.

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Kymber @booomcha June 6, 2026 - 9:16 am

Sigh is right. I feel your pain, Jeff.

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dovalpage June 5, 2026 - 4:01 pm

We all go through that… ay, revisions! That is why I am so happy when I turn in the final galleys. I am done, like it or not 🙂

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Kymber @booomcha June 5, 2026 - 5:25 pm

Right on! That’s when you can breathe again. lol

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utahan15 June 5, 2026 - 12:17 pm

blue or red pencil
with which to stencil
and correct perhaps
your rough draftz

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Kymber @booomcha June 5, 2026 - 1:43 pm

LOL I love that! It’s perfectly said.

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Author Jan Sikes June 5, 2026 - 11:56 am

I totally relate! Sometimes the more we stare at something, the less sense it makes. 🙂

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Kymber @booomcha June 5, 2026 - 11:58 am

Thanks, Jan. That is so true! I’m tellin’ ya’!

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Esther Chilton June 5, 2026 - 11:04 am

I think we’ve all been there!

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Kymber @booomcha June 5, 2026 - 11:15 am

I think so! LOL You are right.

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Jacqui Murray June 5, 2026 - 10:12 am

I bet a lot of people have had the same issue. I spent three days on three paragraphs, gave up and moved on.

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Kymber @booomcha June 5, 2026 - 10:16 am

I bet they do, too. I hear you on the paragraphs and spending 3 days on them.

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The Portly Politico June 5, 2026 - 9:35 am

I feel your pain, Kymber! I try to edit as a I write, but I find it’s best to let ‘er rip and then touch things up later.

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Kymber @booomcha June 5, 2026 - 10:17 am

I find that best, too. Although I do sort of edit along as well. This is my final read-through before sending it to the editor. It’s slow-going, I’m finding. lol

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Debbie D. June 5, 2026 - 9:17 am

I get that completely, having the same “perfectionist” bent! 🙃 Wishing you much success with your upcoming book. 💫

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Kymber @booomcha June 5, 2026 - 9:51 am

LOL I knew you all would understand. 😂🤣 Thank you so much.

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Ernie 'Dawg' June 5, 2026 - 9:13 am

Ahh, the joys of editing. I’ve had this happen time and time again. Have fun with it but sometimes don’t. 😂✌️💗

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Kymber @booomcha June 5, 2026 - 9:51 am

LOLOL That’s right! You get it. haha😂🤣

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Ernie 'Dawg' June 5, 2026 - 10:05 am

😂😂😂

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Kymber @booomcha June 5, 2026 - 10:15 am

😂😂😂😂

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