Posts Tagged ‘process’
After The Deadline
After the researching, drafting, editing, and dancing the final adrenaline-fueled dance with the deadline, you submit your writing. Gone; out of your hands. Your desk still looks the same, but there’s an eerie silence. . .except in your head. A writer can often feel lost or jittery, filled with anticipatory dread about the final edit,…
Read MoreTen Book Edits: When It Rains…
On a Sunday in early May, Atlanta had a third rain shower in a week, one predicted to last all afternoon. I recall hearing a powerful, small-voiced thought: ‘what a good day to edit a book!’ As the rain pattered the ground sounding like hands dancing on a rattling keyboard, I enjoyed both my editing…
Read MoreDrafting: Like It Rough
Virginia was embarrassed about her early draft, apologizing in a way like my mother would after cleaning thoroughly for company’s arrival – once guests were welcomed and had complimented her lovely home, she would say “Oh, it’s such a mess.” This being Virginia’s first time back to writing after a long absence, she sought forgiveness…
Read MoreHiring and Working With an Editor
Just out of college, he had never written a book before, much less hired an editor. He asked for help from a few friends and his mom, but they didn’t want to hurt his feelings or find flaws with his work. He needed a professional who didn’t know him to do a thorough cleanup and…
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