Plotting a Novel: Part 8 - Editing

Plotting a Novel: Part 8 - Editing

A Very Quick Look Tips for at a Very Important Vital Process: Editing a Novel

The difference between the almost right word and the right word is … the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning. – Mark Twain

Plotting a Novel: Part 7 - Preparing to Edit

Plotting a Novel: Part 7 - Preparing to Edit

Throughout 2023 writing instructor and pre-published author Tracey Kathryn (T.K.) Sheffield and I will be offering a blog series on plotting from the beginning developmental stage through the messy middle and all the way to the end, including editing advice on how to fix plot problems in a completed manuscript.

Plotting a Novel: Part 6 - Novel Endings

Plotting a Novel: Part 6 - Novel Endings

Throughout 2023 writing instructor and pre-published author Tracey Kathryn (T.K.) Sheffield and I will be offering a blog series on plotting from the beginning developmental stage through the messy middle and all the way to the end, including editing advice on how to fix plot problems in a completed manuscript.

Plotting a Novel: Part 5 - Avoiding the Messy Middle

Plotting a Novel: Part 5 - Avoiding the Messy Middle

Throughout 2023 writing instructor and pre-published author Tracey Kathryn (T.K.) Sheffield and I will be offering a blog series on plotting from the beginning developmental stage through the messy middle and all the way to the end, including editing advice on how to fix plot problems in a completed manuscript.

The Power of Persistence by Author Amy Laundrie

The Power of Persistence by Author Amy Laundrie

I’m pleased to share a lovely piece on persistence and believing in yourself by author Amy Laundrie. I particularly needed this message today, so I hope it also encourages you perhaps today—or in the future—when you need this sort of boost to keep going!

Plotting a Novel: Part 4 - The Hook and Inciting Incident

Plotting a Novel: Part 4 - The Hook and Inciting Incident

Throughout 2023 writing instructor and pre-published author Tracey Kathryn (T.K.) Sheffield and I will be offering a blog series on plotting from the beginning developmental stage through the messy middle and all the way to the end, including editing advice on how to fix plot problems in a completed manuscript.

Plotting a Novel: Part 3 - Plotting & Outlining vs Pantsing

Plotting a Novel: Part 3 - Plotting & Outlining vs Pantsing

A conversation with authors Valerie Biel & T.K. Sheffield

Throughout 2023 writing instructor and pre-published author Tracey Kathryn (T.K.) Sheffield and I will be offering a blog series on plotting from the beginning developmental stage through the messy middle and all the way to the end, including editing advice on how to fix plot problems in a completed manuscript.

Plotting a Novel: Part 2 - Testing Novel Ideas

Plotting a Novel: Part 2 - Testing Novel Ideas

Throughout 2023 writing instructor and pre-published author Tracey Kathryn (T.K.) Sheffield and I will be offering a blog series on plotting from the beginning developmental stage through the messy middle and all the way to the end, including editing advice on how to fix plot problems in a completed manuscript.

Plotting a Novel: Resources for Those Starting Out

Plotting a Novel: Resources for Those Starting Out

Throughout 2023 writing instructor and pre-published author Tracey Kathryn (T.K.) Sheffield and I will be offering a blog series on plotting from the beginning developmental stage through the messy middle and all the way to the end, including editing advice on how to fix plot problems in a completed manuscript. So let's begin with Part 1 from Tracey!

How NaNoWriMo Rescued Me

How NaNoWriMo Rescued Me

The Anatomy of Not Writing a Novel & How NaNoWriMo Rescued Me

I’d never been much of a fan of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) for two reasons. The idea of writing 50,000 <<quality>> words in one month didn’t seem possible, and the ‘rule’ that it had to be a new novel with no previously written words didn’t mesh with my schedule anyway. Easy to dismiss. “Pish posh” as Mary Poppins would say.

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