WIP Novel Draft 2 Progress
For me, a novel's 2nd draft is where the work gets done. The first draft is fun -- filled with flights of fancy, expedient shortcuts, and little regard for strict adherence to continuity. Going into [...]
10 Tips on Critiquing for Writers and Readers
Writers often talk about needing readers during certain stages of the writing process. Perhaps the better word would be "critiquers" (I would say "critic", but that has bad connotations). These are the brave souls who read unfinished works and give their opinions about it. Seems easy, but it really isn't.
But I Don’t Wanna Rewrite!
Rewriting is a pain in the arse. There's no getting around it. It's time-consuming and often tedious. When you're rewriting yourself, it's even more difficult. Still, this is a huge part of the craft of writing. All writers have to become good at it.
Eye of the Reader
Being a writer-type person, I sing to the most under-appreciated cog in the machinations of writing: the reader. I'm not talking about those people who buy what you've written and read it. No, I'm talking about those people who read and critique your work before it's published. The good ones are the heroes of all writers, second only in importance to the Muses.
Lovin’ the Rewrite Tedium
Writing fiction is such an interesting exercise--one that is very familiar to other writers, but also unique to each individual. After many years, styles, and genre, I've settled into a basic strategy the works for me.
