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Buy Some Fresh Eyes: Let Your Novel Rest

May 31, 2013 Writing 2 Comments
Buy Some Fresh Eyes: Let Your Novel Rest

Mamma Mia & Paladine Rest Their Paws. Have you typed “The End” on a novel? Congratulations! Most first novels aren’t finished–they’re abandoned. But what now?Writing Tip for Today: A first draft is something to celebrate but it’s still a first draft. As you complete that draft, you are TOO CLOSE to the story and the […]

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Edit Slow: Revise in Layers

May 27, 2013 Writing 6 Comments

Last week, we used my awesome friend and prolific author Melody Carlson to showcase the “write fast” technique. When you put on your editor hat, however, it’s probably better to slow down.Writing Tip for Today: Write Fast. Edit Slow. Revise in layers. What does this mean? Let your Work Rest. If possible, set aside your […]

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