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EDITING 101: 27 – Semicolons…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Originally posted as the Dun Writin’—Now Whut? series on this blog, EDITING 101 is a weekly refresher series for some of you and brand new for others. Courtesy of Adirondack Editing Semicolons Just what is a semicolon, why does it exist, and how do you use it? I’ve seen writers…
EDITING 101: 26 – POV Head Hopping…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Originally posted as the Dun Writin’—Now Whut? series on this blog, EDITING 101 is a weekly refresher series for some of you and brand new for others. Courtesy of Adirondack Editing POV Head Hopping Point of view (POV) issues are something I run across frequently when editing. It’s a subtle…
5 Tips to Ensure Your Editor Doesn’t Hate You
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
Some time after receiving the first round of edits, a writer may wonder whether or not her editor hates her. Surely, the theory goes, if her editor liked her, the suggested changes wouldn’t be so terrible. The good news is that receiving extensive edits from an editor does not mean…
4 Different Kinds of Editing | Natasha Orme
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Many people are confused when they’re asked what kind of editing they want. Today I’ll take you through each one and explain why your novel might need it. Proofreading Copyediting Stylistic Developmental 4 Different Kinds of Editing Natasha Orme
23 Words or Phrases to Eliminate From Your Writing Today (Infographic)
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
by Brendan Brown on Global English Editing Site: William Strunk Jr. phrased it best in the must-have book for writers of all levels, Elements of Style: “Vigorous writing is concise. A sentence should contain no unnecessary words, a paragraph no unnecessary sentences, for the same…
EDITING 101: 25 – Style Guides for Fiction…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Originally posted as the Dun Writin’—Now Whut? series on this blog, EDITING 101 is a weekly refresher series for some of you and brand new for others. Courtesy of Adirondack Editing Style Guides for Fiction In order to make the English language (or any language) consistent, style guides and manuals…
TOP 5 Fiction Elements For A Mystery
Originally posted on Kristina Stanley:
I had to share my guest post on A NEW LOOK ON BOOKS. I hope the editing tips help! Self-editing A Mystery (TOP 5 FICTION ELEMENTS FOR A MYSTERY) Self-editing a mystery is one of the joys of the writing process. You get to use your imagination to lead the…
#amwriting: What Editors Want
Originally posted on Life in the Realm of Fantasy:
Today we are discussing a particular kind of editor: the submissions editor. When I first began this journey, I didn’t understand how specifically you have to tailor your submissions when it comes to literary magazines, contests, and anthologies. Each publication has a specific market of readers,…
Pulling the Rug Out: The Keys to Creating Great Twists by Steven James
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
? ? ? ? ? When a basketball player pivots, he keeps one foot in place while spinning to the side to change direction. That’s what a plot twist does. The story’s new direction doesn’t come out of nowhere. It’s rooted in the overall context of the story, but…
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