In delving into this project, I realize that I simply must write about the world of editing, particularly the world of editing fiction or creative nonfiction, the field I hope to go into (publishing). When I was in high school, people always asked me what I was going to college for, and I had no idea. Endless teachers and counselors--even those in my first two years of college--tried to help me come up with something, asking about my interests. When I told them my biggest hobby had always been reading, they suggested that I become a teacher or writer; both thoughts made me cringe. It wasn't until nearly my second year of college that I finally found what I want to do with my life. What better way to spend my time than helping to bring to fruition the masterpieces I have so enjoyed? That is why I must focus on the world of editing for this project; in truth, I know very little about getting into this field, how I will approach the editing world when I have my degree, the different fields there are in editing, etc. Writing about editing will be extremely beneficial to me and of course, very intriguing. For this project, I would like to interview an editor and possibly write an article about it, or, if the person I interview is comfortable with it, videotape the interview. Learning about editing from those who do it on a regular basis will probably present it in the best way. Now I just need to find an editor...
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Awesome idea and it has such a relevance to what you actually want to do in life. I think that once you find your editor and are able to learn things from them that this will not only be good for this assignment, but for yourself as well.
ReplyDeleteThe initial idea reads as most assuredly within the focus of the course overall, but I'm curious about the actual format this project might take. For instance, it could be a straight, informational, research essay, with academic sources and an interview with a current editor as points of reference. Or, it could be more of a creative piece about editing, the actual act of editing; you could create a digital document as representative of all the things an editor does. Or it could be a kind of short documentary about what it means to be an editor (especially now). Or it could be something else entirely.
ReplyDeleteSo, where do you think your dominant focus will be?