revisions
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Do Not Publish that First Draft
Starting in 1999, National Novel Writing Month is a challenge to write 50,000 words of a novel during the thirty days of November. It is a good way for writers determined to start or finish their books to hold themselves accountable. Today (11/30) is the last day of NaNoWriMo. Many of you have met your… Continue reading
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“The Day You Plant the Seed is Not the Day You Eat the Fruit”
I learned a lot revising The Stella Trilogy, but the most important lesson I learned is, “the day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit.” I don’t know who the original author is of this saying, and I know there are many versions of the same quote. This means to… Continue reading
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Quality over Quantity: Why I Pulled My Trilogy from Amazon
The Stella Trilogy put me on in more ways than one. It was the first time I got reviews on amazon for my books (I knew nothing about amazon when I started) and the Stella Trilogy book signing made me enough money to pay my bills and then some. It was the first time I… Continue reading
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5 Ways to Self-Edit Your Blog Post
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve done a blog tips post. As fun as writing is, there is one thing that’s not so fun: The English language. As writers, though, writing and grammar go hand in hand. Usage of the wrong word or incorrect homophone use can change the meaning of a sentence or… Continue reading
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Wise Ink: At First Draft: The 6 (Minimum) Steps to Revising Your Manuscript before Submission
Wondering how many revisions you should make before submitting to the professionals? Technically, as many as you want but I found this article most helpful. I love how they break it down into steps so it’s not overly complicated. I also like the idea of self-editing / revising twice then submitting the third draft… Continue reading
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Revision and Technique
Excellent advice on Revisions and Technique. Skylander Press Before beginning a revision project, it’s important to consider several technical matters. Just as important is to keep in mind that these aren’t rules, but principles that will encourage you to make informed choices about your work. For every suggestion or example, there are exceptions, and nothing… Continue reading
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