I'll be the first to admit that editing my own work is not my strong point. I avoid it as long as I can and then jump in with both feet. The funny thing is, that once I begin I really enjoy tightening up the sentences, correcting the voice, and adding tension to the scenes.… Continue reading Four Easy Steps You *Must* Do For Your Best Ever Manuscript Edit
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Self-Editing: 4: Self-Edit With Fresh Eyes, Mind, & Body — REBLOG of Norma J. Hill
REBLOG share of some great information. Editing is one of those things that all writers need to deal with whether we want to or not. Norma J. Hill is an editor and has generously laid out a series of easy to follow guides and suggestions on how to get through this sometimes daunting, and overwhelming,… Continue reading Self-Editing: 4: Self-Edit With Fresh Eyes, Mind, & Body — REBLOG of Norma J. Hill
What Does the Phrase “Kill Your Darlings” Mean? Does it Affect All Writers?
A writer wants his words to be seen and appreciated--fussed over and loved--but so many times they end up in a heap of sentimental fragments and debris littering the floor.