Revising and Editing Part 1: Macro revision
So you’ve just written the last words of your manuscript, and you’ve even typed THE END nice and big, even though you know that no self-respecting book ends with THE END anymore (you naughty thing,...
View Article6 Easy Edits to Strengthen Your Final Draft
Last week in Revising and Editing Part 1, we talked about macro revision. This week in Part 2, we’re talking about micro-edits! More specifically, I created a list of 6 easy edits that all manuscripts...
View ArticleThe Three Phases of Creative Writing
There are three phases of creative writing: planning, writing, and revision. To be a productive writer, it’s important to stay focused while working. Read on to learn the different components of each...
View ArticleWrite your Rough Draft Faster with Search Markers
I’ll bet that if you’re participating in NaNoWriMo this month, you’ve probably ran into this snag at one point or another: Your protagonist, Steve, is merrily driving down the highway. Except you...
View ArticleStyle Sheets for Writers
Style sheets help you keep your writing consistent. This post for anyone who has ever re-read a first draft and thought, “Why did I spell t-shirt six different ways?” What is a Style Sheet? A style...
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