You’ve come to the “write” place. (Pun absolutely intended.) This is a self-editing space where we explore all levels of editing (and all the structure that goes with it) to empower writers to assess and improve their own stories. I’m sharing my experience in developmental, line, and copy editing, writing, and project management to help writers hurdle and dodge the obstacles on their creative journeys.
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Pacing can grab a reader, pull them in, and keep them engaged or it can dwindle in the wrong spot and make them wish they hadn’t wasted their time. It can bore them or annoy them. A bad pace is like an energy vampire—annoying, prodding, sucking the will to read right out of your readers. So find the balance that makes them want to hold on to your book forever.
Read MoreIf you have embarked on the querying journey, or as I like to call it then you understand the sentiment. Pushing your words out into the world only to receive a form letter back is—well—devastating. The “roller coaster of no.”
You’re searching for your novel’s soul mate. You’re trying to match your style and work with the interest, list, and connections of an agent. It doesn’t always happen overnight, but there are a few things you can do to ease the pain of hearing “no” on repeat.
Read MoreThere is a level of organization and consistency that writers don’t think about in the initial sweep of words. And you shouldn’t, it’s too early. But eventually, you realize that there is some tracking that’s needed. This tracking can save you time and embarrassment. So don’t make avoidable mistakes in your writing. Use a style sheet to self-edit.
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