Author | Editor | Story Coach
When it rains, it pours. Manuscripts in need of editing, that is. Each in a different stage of editing: developmental, line and copy edits, oh my. It’s a three-layer parfait. Of doom. The work in progress novel must be ready for submission by the beginning of May. And it’s rough. It’s missing crucial elements. It …
The Three Stages of Editing – And why you shouldn’t try them all at once Read More »
There are books on the process of writing a novel. Entire websites are dedicated to the subject. And none of them suggest doing it the way I’m about to demonstrate. As I move through the process, the reason for that will become abundantly clear. In fact, multiple reasons for avoiding my novel way of writing …
Good writing is rewriting. I’m not the originator of that wisdom. It seems like I might be a poster child for it, though. When did I finish this young adult fantasy novel again? Oh, right, before NaNoWriMo last year. It was ready for a little polish and then off to the beta readers. Or so …
In the world of authorial experience, I’m still a newbie. One published short story, an independently published novella and a contract for another short story: those are my publishing credits. As for writing, though, I’ve had a long and arduous journey. And I’ve written close to a half-million words since doing this “writing thing” full-time. …
I’m a newbie novice when it comes to writing novels. Not an ounce of shame taints this admission. If I send sub-par work into the world of readers because I don’t see the need for an editor, that’s when I’ll be ashamed. In the past fifteen months, I have completed five first drafts. This amounts …
You might be sick of reading about my numerous critique experiences. I know I’m tired of rewriting the manuscript. Remember I mentioned rewriting the first pages of this manuscript. That rewrite was for a class given by Kristen Lamb. If you don’t follow her blog, I suggest you follow this link and sign up. If …
That manuscript still isn’t perfect yet? – Part Three of my Manuscript Critique Read More »
I hope someday to connect with my readers on this blog. As of this moment, I know most of my faithful followers are family, friends and other writers. Thank you for your support. According to Jedi Master of Social Media, Kristen Lamb, I shouldn’t write about writing on my blog. My readers don’t care about …