Tag Archives: revision
Re-write then re-write again…
I’ve found that the beginning of a book always needs to be re-written more times than the sections toward the end. Have you found that also? When I first started to write, it bothered me a great deal that my … Continue reading
Updating a Novel
I wrote a mystery/suspense novel quite a few years back. I wasn’t satisfied with the plot at the time, and I couldn’t quite hit on the right solution to what was bothering me. Recently, I thought I might drag out … Continue reading
Writing a book: the process
It does sound glamorous to write a book. You have a great idea, but do you know the process? How do you go about turning that idea into a book? You’ll need patience to approach the process with care and … Continue reading
Don’t release your writing until it’s ready. The power of reading aloud.
Words often sound better when flowing through our minds than they do when we read them aloud. When I have a piece of writing that is almost there—almost at that point where I’m ready to release it into the world—I … Continue reading