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cutecat22 The Strange One Contributor
I am sooo bad at this!
Discussion in 'The Art of Critique' started by cutecat22, Aug 7, 2016.
After all these years (around 25) I think I've just realized how bad I am at being an author!
For the past 10 weeks, I've been painstakingly going through the edits from the Beta and Editor. The Beta's notes were perfect. I understood where she was coming from and agreed with her on 93% of her comments.
But the Editor has completely destroyed, killed and buried me. Every page (of 500+) has deletions, insertions, changes and catty margin comments questioning every piece of research I've done. Even when I'm right, she's managed to pull an excuse out of her ass as to why I'm wrong. She's changed the family dynamics of one character which has completely destroyed the story arc and she's rearranged that much, that it doesn't even read like I've written it anymore.
Although I'm checking everything she's done, I'm completely ignoring most of it but on the whole, it's made me realize that I must be a pretty shit author!
But how come I can't seem to accept the fact that my MS was pretty good as far as the Beta was concerned?
As a side note, I have the original on lappy, and the two edited versions side by side on the flatscreen so that I can compare, contrast and edit where necessary.
But, Jesus, she's taken 14 THOUSAND words out ... I'm kinda crying in my coffee here, I know, I'm pathetic. Just wanted to whine about it.
Back to work ... *puts game head and hakka face back on*
cutecat22, Aug 7, 2016
Wreybies Thrice Retired Supporter Contributor
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cutecat22 said: ↑
...Even when I'm right, she's managed to pull an excuse out of her ass as to why I'm wrong. ...
Human asses are amazingly capacious. The things people pull out of them, time and again, leaves me gobsmacked.
Wreybies, Aug 7, 2016
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She's doing a bad job. Find someone else. There's absolutely no reason why anyone should be changing things to the point where it destroys the story arc.
Keep chugging along!
thirdwind, Aug 7, 2016
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U.G. Ridley I'm a wizard, Hagrid
Your editor might not be that great of an editor then... Just like music producers working for bands and such, editors aren't supposed to make your books into something you didn't originally want them to be, they're supposed to understand what your vision for the story is and then help you achieve the best possible version of that. So basically, if you completely disagree with most of what your editor says, then you need to get a new editor.
U.G. Ridley, Aug 7, 2016
theamorset Member
I don't understand why the editor's input must be automatically invalid simply because there's a lot of it. She's an editor, maybe what she has to say is very useful.
theamorset, Aug 7, 2016
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Is this all part of an 'at home' writing course, or are you a writer who's managed to get themselves an agent, editor etc?
If it's the latter, then you're good way on from most writers here, and must know what you're doing to have got this far.
OurJud, Aug 7, 2016
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That is terrible. Editor sounds more like they are molding your story to be the way they want it to be, even if it that means cutting out crucial plot points.
I noticed when researching smaller publishers that none seem to have a degree related to writing. A lot have some kind of film theory, or something else entirely.
So don't feel bad, sure your work is fine. Your editor is just a jerk, that fails to see your vision of fiction.
Cave Troll, Aug 7, 2016
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Wreybies said: ↑
Thanks for making me smile!
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Is this an editor that you hired, or one assigned to you by your publisher?
Laurin Kelly, Aug 7, 2016
theamorset said: ↑
Some of it is valid, I will admit that but some of it is totally way off. Example: I have a character, woman, 29 with three younger brothers. She drives a trans am firebird. She's started as an ER nurse but a couple of the things she does, would not be done by an ER nurse (as pointed out by editor - so I researched a little more and changed her into an ER resident so she can fulfill what I need her to,) In the story, we find that she drives the trans am because it belonged to her father, it was the car he woo'ed her mother in, and it was the car the character was conceived in. At the beginning, the editor changed the family dynamics to woman, 29 with three OLDER brothers whose parents have been married 38 years .... because she thinks younger brothers can't be rough and tumble with an older sister ... then at the point we find out the character is 29, she says "aren't you glad I changed the parents marriage to 38 years?" and my answer is, "well, no, the character was conceived in a car out of wedlock ... how can a 29 year old be conceived out of wedlock if her parents have been married 38 years ...."
Want another?
My characters take a trip to Italy, from JFK, New York, with a child who is 2yrs and 50 weeks, they fly out around 11am and go via Rome. My editor told me to change it as long haul only fly overnight from JFK, AND children that age travel as a lap traveler. That's a complete lie on her part - as per my research, the airline the characters use does the trip exactly as I had written it, in fact they fly out from JFK five times a day, starting around ten in the morning. I know because I was a credit card away from booking myself three seats! And yes, children that age can have their own seats, according to the airline's website...
There's an ITALIAN character in my book who says to another one, "Vada con Dio," which basically means God go with you. Editor's comment was "Check this, I'm sure it's Vaya con Dios." I have four main Italian characters, of course I check before I write and yes, Vaya con Dios is SPANISH.
And comments like "This is an awful name, change it" will never go down well with any author, especially me.
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OurJud said: ↑
No, it's not part of any course.
This will be my third book - the editor in question did my first fiction too - a lot differently to this one.
Maybe it's me ... Maybe it's part of the cycle I go through with each book ...
Cave Troll said: ↑
Thank you - I'm learning to take the bad with the good an make it all better.
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Laurin Kelly said: ↑
This is someone who I trust (or I thought I did) who had as much love for my characters as I did (or she used to) and who has a professional background in writing, but not fiction. On the good side, she doesn't charge because editing is not her main job. (which may be a good thing)
I will not deny that some of her comments have made me think, they have. A lot. But I just feel that she's stepped over the mark.
I write because for years, I've never found that one book which tells a story that i could fall in love with - that I could get goosebumpy about just thinking about it. So I sat down and wrote it. Now it feels like she's taking my story and changing it into the story she would write if she were to write one. If you know what I mean.
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Those don't sound like the comments/actions of a good editor, to me.
The idea that she's making changes rather than making suggestions is all I need to know I wouldn't be working with her.
BayView, Aug 7, 2016
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BayView said: ↑
I'm really glad I have her edits at the side of my beta's edits. From all 500 pages, they have made the same comment for about 8 lines, and many of those are POV f***k ups, which is something I need to sort. I think that's what's draining me, the fact that although I am ignoring most of the editors comments insofar as not changing my MS, I am still reading her comments and taking time to think/look at alternatives before moving on.
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That is...not what an editor is supposed to do. Sweet baby Jesus. For sure they should be making suggestions and explaining why something does or doesn't work for them, but they for sure shouldn't be making their own changes to the text - especially ones that change the narrative. I would absolutely consider her your ex-editor.
Yeah, if she's not charging you then, whatever, read them over and decide. But remember whose book it is! (Hint: not hers...)
That's what I'm doing. I won't lie, it's knocked my confidence by miles. So while I'm going through it all, I'm trying to get back on the horse too.
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I agree with the noise here; she doesn't sound like an editor, more a backseat author. Take what you agree with, ignore the rest, and don't let it dent your ego.
NiallRoach, Aug 7, 2016
matwoolf Banned Contributor
So hypothetically - if a writer is all over the shop - repeats paragraph three in paragraph five, for example, and calls a pal in to edit the story - who then points out these dilemmas - well then, the pal should piss off - and leave the writer alone.
...which is the answer, I think so. Maybe if a writer approached something 'Writers' Bureau' she would be more amenable to progress. It's like this Trump thing - the more people point out flaws the more other people cling to the viewpoint.
matwoolf, Aug 7, 2016
matwoolf said: ↑
I don't have a problem with having flaws pointed out, not at all. I have a problem with her changing the story, changing my characters, telling me the WRONG information, telling me to change character's names because she doesn't like them, telling my the Oxford comma doesn't exist, taking out all my closing commas IN DIALOGUE, changing "said" to words like shouted/demanded/argued/pleaded/begged ... etc, changing TENSE, adding the word 'suddenly' when I don't want to use the damn word suddenly!
Turn the situation round. She's sat in front of a draft - and off the top of her head - used the 'commentary' function on Word. Seethe privately, come here. But be grateful for her time. Like others said she didn't write it, but input could still be useful.
Also - you have a real passion [and humour] to/for your storytelling, so stay strong - you're doing all right :/
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I agree - and yes, there have been some useful comments (which I did mention earlier).
I have thanked her (a lot) for her time etc etc, but I think I'll be looking for a different editor on my next project.
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Some of it is valid, I will admit that but some of it is totally way off. Example: I have a character, woman, 29 with three younger brothers. She drives a trans am firebird. She's started as an ER nurse but a couple of the things she does, would not be done by an ER nurse (as pointed out by editor - so I researched a little more and changed her into an ER resident so she can fulfill what I need her to,)
This may differ by country and I notice you are saying ER which is what they are called in the US. Aren't they called A&E in the UK? If the story takes place in the US, the nurses may actually do more than they do in the UK. In shows like House, they have it backward, with the residents doing nursing tasks they would never be doing.
A resident would have a different educational history from a nurse so hopefully you aren't fixing one problem and creating another.
If you want to PM me the tasks I can tell you who would do what in the US. If it takes place in the UK, you might want to ask an A&E nurse rather than relying on the editor.
In the story, we find that she drives the trans am because it belonged to her father, it was the car he woo'ed her mother in, and it was the car the character was conceived in. At the beginning, the editor changed the family dynamics to woman, 29 with three OLDER brothers whose parents have been married 38 years .... because she thinks younger brothers can't be rough and tumble with an older sister ... then at the point we find out the character is 29, she says "aren't you glad I changed the parents marriage to 38 years?" and my answer is, "well, no, the character was conceived in a car out of wedlock ... how can a 29 year old be conceived out of wedlock if her parents have been married 38 years ...."
They are adult siblings, I see no logic in the editor's choices.
You have certainly described an editor with personal preferences interfering with the job an editor is tasked to do. Yes, an editor might suggest story changes, but not something like which flight a person takes or the fact a two yr old is assigned a seat. Those are not relevant changes. Neither is remaking your character to fit the editor's vision.
A correction about something technical like what tasks are within a nurse's scope of practice would be relevant, if the editor was correct. But not which flights currently go out of Heathrow. No reader is going to say, that's not correct.
... telling me to change character's names because she doesn't like them, telling my the Oxford comma doesn't exist, taking out all my closing commas IN DIALOGUE, changing "said" to words like shouted/demanded/argued/pleaded/begged ... etc, changing TENSE, adding the word 'suddenly' when I don't want to use the damn word suddenly!
All of that sounds like very bad form. I don't see why you'd let an obviously poor editor make you feel like it's your writing that is bad.
GingerCoffee, Aug 7, 2016
It sounds like rather than offering editing services, she's approached it more like co-writing. I'm not surprised that she's no a professional editor, because much of what you've described above pushes editorial boundaries.
I say this as someone who decided to toss and/or re-write a third of my novel because of a very astute recommendation from my editor. Her suggestion to change from a dual POV to single POV was a fairly major one, but she didn't delete the secondary POV or attempt any re-writing. She just pointed out what about the dual POV didn't work for her (very uneven and usually trotted out as a convenience to infodump on the reader), and it was up to me to fix it or not. As hard as it was to give up my other MC's POV, it made the story 100% better and a lot more polished.
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A great and easy way to personalize a pillar candle. Bet one with an Easter theme would be great, too.
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Thanks! I'll be checking out your blog soon!
My boyfriend and I met at the Starbucks by our school. I'm trying to make a card or scrapbook page that ties Starbucks into it. I've already grabbed a few of the coffee jackets from Starbucks, but between school and work, my creative mojo seems to be lacking. He loves Starbucks and the fact that we met there is really special to us. Any craft ideas for birthday cards?
You might try looking at some craft stores (like Hobby Lobby, Jo Ann Fabrics, etc.) for scrapbooking supplies. I'm sure they would probably have some coffee or cafe themed items you could use.
Happy belated Birthday Hannah, I'm going to use this delightful idea for a special thank-you card. I've been looking for a special idea. Kepp up the great ideas!


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Q: What is the nth term of the sequence? Hi can you help me determine the $n^\text{th}$ term of the sequence $1, \frac{1}{2}, 3, \frac{1}{4}, 5, \frac{1}{6}, 7...$?

A: Your sequence can be given by the formula $$a_n = n^{(-1)^{n+1}}$$
Alternatively, it may also be defined by
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A: For $n = 2k - 1$, $k \in \mathbb{Z}$, you have that $a_n = n$.
For $n = 2k$, $k \in \mathbb{Z}$, you have that $a_n = n^{-1}$.
You should try and generalize from this.

A: Let $(a_n)$ be the sequence.
We have $a_{2k+1}=(2k+1)^1$ and $a_{2k}=(2k)^{-1}$.
We want to write $a_n=n^{m_n}$, where $m_n$ is such that $m_n=\left\{\begin{matrix}
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Such parameter can be chosen as $m_n=(-1)^{n+1}$.
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Recently, Iqra Aziz appeared in The Talk Talk Show with Hassan Choudary in which she talked about her recent decision of not working with Feroze Khan.
On the host's question about Feroze Khan, Iqra Aziz said, "For me it was very personal decision, I did what I thought was right, I wanted to do that, I took a decision and I thought I was not comfortable working with him, I wasn't waiting for anything to be proved against anyone because I had already gotten a chance to work with him and I was not comfortable that's why I said no, we are in the era where we all must have career choices, we should have the right to say yes or no". She further refused to talk about the matter but said that in case he's proven guilty it would be another story and she can't talk about that. Here's the link to the video:
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Q: What is the difference between la and li in MIPS? I started learning Assembly (Mips) and I'm trying to figure out what the difference is between the 2 inscriptions (Li to LA)
What I can not understand, that if I do the LA command that it is actually to loadaddress into a "cell" (i assume it's in the "Date segement") within which there is a value (a kind of index in a high - level programming language)
My question is where is this address stored and where does it point?
It refers to an address (0x0040000) and from there I get an address the "index" into a memory register?
Thanks a lot!

A: LA is to load an address (generally used for labels/arrays/etc)
LI is to load an immediate value into a register (generally it tends to be a number) - via pseudo command

in this case it translated to the same command, but in general the difference is procedure and practice... basically it is the standard thing to do.


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Scrn2001_Final_Essay - Film/Cinema Studies bibliographies - in Harvard style
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Altman, R.
A Semantic/Syntactic Approach to Film Genre
2012 - University of Texas Press - Austin
In-text: (Altman, 2012)
Your Bibliography: Altman, R., 2012. A Semantic/Syntactic Approach to Film Genre. In: B. Grant, ed., Film Genre Reader IV. [online] Austin: University of Texas Press, pp.27-41. Available at: <https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.virtual.anu.edu.au/lib/anu/detail.action?docID=3443619> [Accessed 1 November 2020].
Burgoyne, R.
The balcony of history
2007 - Rethinking History
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Carew, A.
Way out West: Violence, genre and 'The Sisters Brothers'
2020 - Screen Education
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Corrigan, T. and White, P.
The Film Experience
2018 - Bedford/St. Martin's - Boston
In-text: (Corrigan and White, 2018)
Your Bibliography: Corrigan, T. and White, P., 2018. The Film Experience. 5th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, pp.352-353.
Eckstein, A. M.
Darkening Ethan: John Ford's "The Searchers" (1956) from Novel to Screenplay to Screen
1998 - Cinema Journal
In-text: (Eckstein, 1998)
Your Bibliography: Eckstein, A., 1998. Darkening Ethan: John Ford's "The Searchers" (1956) from Novel to Screenplay to Screen. Cinema Journal, [online] 38(1), p.3. Available at: <https://www.jstor.org/stable/1225733> [Accessed 3 November 2020].
Grant, B. K.
Film Genre: From Iconography to Ideology
2007 - Wallflower Press - London
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Your Bibliography: Grant, B., 2007. Film Genre: From Iconography to Ideology. London: Wallflower Press, p.12.
Leyda, J.
Home on the Range: Space, Nation, and Mobility in John Ford's The Searchers
2002 - The Japanese Journal of American Studies
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Your Bibliography: Leyda, J., 2002. Home on the Range: Space, Nation, and Mobility in John Ford's The Searchers. The Japanese Journal of American Studies, [online] (13), pp.83-106. Available at: <https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:160519251> [Accessed 2 November 2020].
McClain, W.
Western, Go Home! Sergio Leone and the "Death of the Western" in American Film Criticism
2010 - Journal of Film and Video
In-text: (McClain, 2010)
Your Bibliography: McClain, W., 2010. Western, Go Home! Sergio Leone and the "Death of the Western" in American Film Criticism. Journal of Film and Video, [online] 62(1), pp.52-66. Available at: <https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5406/jfilmvideo.62.1-2.0052> [Accessed 2 November 2020].
MIRSAL, H., KALYONCU, A., PEKTAS, Ö., TAN, D. and BEYAZYÜREK, M.
CHILDHOOD TRAUMA IN ALCOHOLICS
2004 - Alcohol and Alcoholism
In-text: (MIRSAL et al., 2004)
Your Bibliography: MIRSAL, H., KALYONCU, A., PEKTAS, Ö., TAN, D. and BEYAZYÜREK, M., 2004. CHILDHOOD TRAUMA IN ALCOHOLICS. Alcohol and Alcoholism, 39(2), pp.126-129.
Neale, S.
Genre and Hollywood
In-text: (Neale, 2000)
Your Bibliography: Neale, S., 2000. Genre and Hollywood. London: Routledge.
Quiring, L.
Dead Men Walking: Consumption and Agency in the Western
2003 - Film & History: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Film and Television Studies
In-text: (Quiring, 2003)
Your Bibliography: Quiring, L., 2003. Dead Men Walking: Consumption and Agency in the Western. Film & History: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Film and Television Studies, [online] 33(1), p.43. Available at: <https://muse.jhu.edu/article/396038/summary> [Accessed 4 November 2020].
Saunders, J.
The Western Genre: From Lordsburg to Big Whiskey
In-text: (Saunders, 2001)
Your Bibliography: Saunders, J., 2001. The Western Genre: From Lordsburg to Big Whiskey. London: Wallflower Press, p.16.
Online image or video
The Museum of Modern Art
HOW TO SEE | Westerns: Is the Genre Dead?
In-text: (The Museum of Modern Art, 2018)
Your Bibliography: The Museum of Modern Art, 2018. HOW TO SEE | Westerns: Is the Genre Dead?. [video] Available at: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOeMHxBgShs> [Accessed 3 November 2020].
DVD, video, or film
Ford, J.
1956 - C.V. Whitney Pictures - USA
In-text: (The Searchers, 1956)
Your Bibliography: The Searchers. 1956. [film] Directed by J. Ford. USA: C.V. Whitney Pictures.
Audiard, J.
2018 - Why Not Productions - Romania
In-text: (The Sisters Brothers, 2018)
Your Bibliography: The Sisters Brothers. 2018. [film] Directed by J. Audiard. Romania: Why Not Productions.
Wright, W.
Six guns and society
1975 - Univ. of California Press - Berkeley
In-text: (Wright, 1975)
Your Bibliography: Wright, W., 1975. Six guns and society. Berkeley: Univ. of California Press, pp.154-157.


Mark Vice is a contemporary visual artist whose mixed media paintings examine the interplay between human physicality, fashion and today's society. Working with a diverse array of materials, his experimental approach results in tactile artworks that are as beautiful and enchanting as they are thought provoking. Utilising paint, fabric, glass, resin and mirror Mark aims to create works of art that transport the viewer from the present into a moment of fantasy. Working from his Edinburgh studio, most days he can be found painting, experimenting with new mediums and updating followers via social media (@markviceart).


THE Hamilton Kangaroos have gone down to South Warrnambool in what was tough conditions for football at Friendly Societies Park on Saturday night..
The Roosters came into this contest as the favourites, but the Kangaroos come out in the opening quarter with a fire in their belly, attacking the contest and looking to rebound in attack.
It was the Kangaroos midfield that fuelled the team's fire, as Levi Dare was getting his hand to it in the ruck and the onballers were getting first use.


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Rosie Keysell
Coronation Street actress Melissa Johns talks to MoD's Rosie Keysell about her views on diversity in the Fashion Industry
Born with one arm and breaking down barriers, Melissa Johns has spoken to us about how she hopes to use the platform Coronation Street has given her to continue to fight against the stereotypical roles that disabled people are usually given.
Melissa who spent a long time hiding her arm in images is hoping to see a change that shows disability in all its raw, sexy and beautiful glory.
You joined coronation street which is a huge platform for anyone. How did you hope this would change people's views on disabilities and what kind of response have you had?
Toddler Melissa
Joining Coronation Street and playing Imogen was so much more than just getting my next acting role. Imogen is feisty, flirty, provocative and full of attitude. As an actor born with a disability, playing a role with so many strong traits is a huge step forward. I have often found that when an actor with a disability is cast within TV and film, it sometimes seems like the disability is enough and therefore strong character personalities aren't always added.
I often hear people saying "I see you, not the disability" and of course I know what they mean by that but for me, I want people to see that I have one arm because it's my body. It's the way I was born and its part of me and my fight and the person that I am. It's perfectly fine to acknowledge someone's disability – the next stage is accepting. So, it's simple – see it and be ok with it. This is how I hoped people would view Imogen – She's a flirty, feisty blonde lesbian that has one arm. Which means she's even more badass.
What's the worst assumption people make about living with a disability?
Melissa Johns at the beach
The worst assumption that people can make about somebody living with a disability is that we don't "live" at all. Or certainly can't live our lives to the full.
I can't count the amount of times that someone has been shocked when they find out that I am an actor or that I have a boyfriend… Or that I have a sex life!
I remember when I was 19 and at drama school, someone said "Oh wow! You have a boyfriend?" I replied "yes, we've been together since were 15" and then came a question that has stayed with me almost 10 years later… "Oh… right… So how does he feel about having sex with you?". This, along with lots of other factors, played a huge part in how I continued to view my body for many years. Disgusting and worthless. Other people's pity and ignorance can be very damaging to somebody with a disability. Because if you hear something enough, you can start to believe it.
The best way that I could ever describe how people's assumptions and ignorance made me feel was that I saw every other girl around me as this beautiful, sparkling, perfectly clean cut gem. And then there was me. This grey blob. A battered stone washed up and not a gem at all.
The difference that having disabled models, actors etc can have of society would be incredible. It would allow people with disabilities to not feel alone in how they view their body and would create a huge positive shift in societies views and attitudes towards disability.
When it comes to Fashion, do you think it's inclusive when it comes to disability?
Melissa Johns at BAFTAs
Not at all. And actually, we haven't come very far in 27 years when it comes to this.
My mum had a real hard time accepting the way that I was born when I was a baby and she had no one to talk to her about it and tell her that it was going to be ok. She says that she remembers looking through a catalogue when I was around 5 months old and she was looking at all the babies, toddlers and children modelling clothes and toys and she started to cry. She feared that I would never be seen as these children were seen. That I might not be able to play with the toys in the catalogues because only children without disabilities were playing with them.
I am now 27 and make jokes when manikins arms have fallen off in shop windows thinking "Ahh finally, they're letting me know how I would look in that dress".
I understand advertising. And I know that the people much higher up don't want buyers to see clothing modelled by disabled models and think "oh that's just for people with disabilities" But just because I that's a huge reason, it doesn't mean it's the right one. We make up almost 20% of the population – Where is that represented?
Melissa Johns Headshot
When it comes to high street brands there are currently none in the U.K. doing an adaptive clothing line. Is this something you would like to see change?
Melissa Johns in Corrie, TV Guide
Absolutely. I often have to have clothes altered because of my arm. During filming for coronation street in the summer, the amazing costume department were rushing to alter the arm of one of my tops 5 minutes before we were about to shoot.
There are certain materials that are better for people that wear prosthetics, there are certain fastenings that people with disabilities can't use, certain ways of wearing clothes that are easier for people that use a wheelchair. And so much more.
They are all very simple things that could be created fairly easily.
When you see designers such as Teatum Jones using amputee models in his shows does it give you hope that other designers will do the same and that Fashion might actually be taking note of the millions of disabled people who feel that they do not fit into the stereotypical box that is considered 'beautiful'?
Melissa Johns, party networking
I hope so. Actually, sometimes "hope" isn't strong enough. I INTEND for that to be the case and I know that I plan to do all I can to help break down this barrier that has been created for people with disabilities.
Disability is raw, gritty, vulnerable, beautiful, sexy and real and it comes from such a personal, unique and organic place.
Why wouldn't you want that on screens, cat walks and stages?
What's in store for you next?
I am currently auditioning for different roles in both TV and theatre as well as speaking at events to spread the message of Disability & Body Image. Going forward, I would also like to work in presenting and modelling fields.
Thanks Melissa!
Melissa Johns