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Still in revision mode here. My novel writing student sometimes feel confused about the divide between “junking it through” and “fixing it up.” A reminder: When you are in draft mode (creating the prose) use a devil-may-care attitude. Then later,when you revise, aim for perfection.Writing Tip for Today: As you edit your own work, search […]
As a long-time writing teacher, I’m always amazed at what some writers consider editing. A writer will inform me that they’ve done some editing on a piece I’ve seen before. Then when I read it, I can’t really spot those edits at all. They usually turn out to be a word substitution or even a […]
A common problem for first-time novelists is the tendency to create scenes where the characters talk about what they’ve done or are going to do. In real life we talk about our deeds–past, present or future–all the time. We gather around tables and yak ourselves blue in the face.Writing Tip for Today: Why doesn’t talking […]