Feedback & Editing (Pt 2) : Case Study Examples from my Debut Novel
In this post I’d like to share some experience of my beta read process – some examples of the feedback I received and what I did to address it. | Read more…
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Feedback & Editing (Pt 1) : Some Thoughts on Process
Editing is difficult because it involves change. While self-editing can be relatively painless, integrating external feedback into your edits can be excruciating. There’s lots of advice out there saying you should get feedback, but less about what to do when you get it. I’m certainly no expert, but here’s my take on | Read more…
Editing Tips: Using Find & Highlight to Address Common Mistakes
One of the most crucial parts of editing is identifying your own habits so you can address them. Repetition, crutch words, over use of adverbs, passive voice etc. This is something I usually address in a final pass — a final polish — after having addressed everything to do with character, | Read more…