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Category Archives: self-editing
Which way is best?
We all want to be as efficient as possible when writing. Our most valuable resource is time. Our time is irreplaceable. The clock is always ticking and it always moves forward. Is it better to put words on the page … Continue reading
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Proofreading Your Work
Proofreading your own work is one of the most demanding tasks required as you ready your manuscript to meet the world. Why? Because the brain sees what it thinks is there. Count the number of errors in the excerpt above. … Continue reading
Posted in Computer tips for writers, editing, self-editing, Writing Tips
Tagged author, editing, proofing, proofreading, workshops, writer, writing
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Conquer Your Computer
The first thing to understand is that, contrary to outward appearances, the computer is not deliberately trying to frustrate you. Kicking it or throwing it against the wall will not make it behave any better, and is probably not covered … Continue reading
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Polish Your Prose Word by Word
No, I’m not talking about checking each word for spelling errors or typos, although that is also part of the final polish. What I’m talking about is rooting out particular words that are so common in everyday speech, but make … Continue reading
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Tagged Computer use, editing, reading, self-editing, writer, writing
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Just the Facts, Ma’m
Fact checking isn’t just for politics or non-fiction writing. As an author, you make a promise to your reader and enter into an unwritten contract. The terms are never explicit, the details are shrouded and vary from book to book, … Continue reading
Posted in Character tip, Novel research, self-editing
Tagged consistent writing, research your book, researching your novel, workshops, writer
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