Rewriting and Revising Before You Edit
How Many Manuscript Drafts Should You Go Through?
When working on a book of any kind, if you haven’t gone through a minimum of three drafts, you probably don’t have a finished product.
The first draft should be… Continue reading
Edit Your Book
Why You Should Edit Before You Send to An Editor
Whether you’re publishing your book yourself, sending to an agent, or to a publisher follow these important tips.
When you’re getting ready to send your manuscript off, always… Continue reading
Fine Tuning Your Manuscript – Part Three
Engage Your Characters in Their Setting
When you’re characters interact through dialogue, make them interact as well with their surroundings.
There should be a continual interplay of character and setting. Examine your dialogue sections to ensure they don’t… Continue reading
Fine Tuning Your Manuscript – Part Two
The Three S's - Scene, Setting, and Senses
Stories don’t occur in a bubble.
They have to be set in a real and believable place. And what makes a scene or setting, is detail.
And what makes the… Continue reading
Fine Tuning Your Manuscript – Part One
You've Written "The End" - But Is Your Book Ready?
Okay, so you’ve finally reached the magic words, The End.
But is it really?
Are you done?
Have you really finished your book?
Chances are, you haven’t.… Continue reading
Simple Steps to Editing Success
Editing Your Final Draft
Whether you’re self-publishing your book, sending to an editor, or to a publishing company — ideally you want to send your ultimate best work — even if you’re having someone else edit it for… Continue reading