Chao- Finding time to read so much Work in Progress (WIP) sure is a big job. Chao always tries to leave good reviews in the writing club while coming up with good arguments about whether or not we want to accept a piece for the literacy magazine class. And for fan fics, Chao has always tried to leave a good review of something positive and constructive criticism. And that's why sometimes when Chao reads a story it will take time to leave a good review; Chao wants to make sure all thoughts and ideas are included since FF.net hadn't placed in an editing review feature.
YChao- It may come around. They used to expose people's emails when people left a guest review. Now they placed an icon for a reply realizing that people's emails were exposed to the Internet world.
Chao- Anyway, Chao is gonna try and get the same class for the literacy magazine next semester since it's good experience for editing. If so, then Chao could get a title of Senior Editor for this campus magazine! Yay!
Agent Daisy- (blows a party noisemaker) (shakes a party rattle)
Chao- Spending even just this semester in a literacy magazine class and a writing club sure has taught Chao a lot about writing and editing. It's good to hear other people's opinions on a single piece of work. There's so many debates between what works and what could use improvements in addition to people's preferences from the author's perspective.
YChao- I can understand debates for a magazine, but what is this "people's preferences"?
Chao- Some editors or members of writing clubs try and gear a story more in their direction rather than the original author. Editors must be careful not to take away the author's voice; it's kinda disrespectful.
Agent Daisy- (points to published stories for magazine)
Chao- Yeah, it was fun working on the stories we finally accepted. What was interesting was that one of the authors gave the OK to make any changes we wanted for his work due to him having medical reasons.
YChao- And?
Chao- And... it was a little shocking. Chao doesn't want to change an entire work! All authors deserve to have their voice (literacy term)!
YChao- Is this really how you're gonna act while being a professional editor?
Agent Daisy- (goes online to make an appointment with psychiatrist)
Chao- Well...
YChao- See if you get hired anywhere.
Chao- Ok, ok. Chao is still in school, learning and stuff, both for academic credit and personal growth. That's one semester down, and hopefully two left to go.
Agent Daisy- (places on party hat)
Chao- Oh, yeah, there was an awesome party for the celebration of the end of the semester for the literacy magazine! Chao even got a certificate! It said Chao was an editor! Chao is so happy!
Agent Daisy- (blows a party noisemaker) (shakes a party rattle)
YChao- I guess I'll have to wait and see what new mistakes you'll make.
Chao- Best to make 'em now and learn from them! And there's always that expression of if you do something you love then you'll never work a day in your life. Yep, some people change majors as they move along their college career, but editing is something Chao can see in the future.
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