Category: Writing Tips
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Writing Tips From An Editor #7
“That” “That” is a word that you often don’t need. “That” is a word you often don’t need. Do you see what I did there? This week I want to talk to you about filler words. I couldn’t even guess how many “that’s” I’ve deleted this week while editing manuscripts, along with other filler words…
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Writing Tips From An Editor #6
This week I’m going to list some short, snappy tips for self editing your work. It’s not always feasible to pay an editor to do all the hard work, there is a lot you can do yourself before you pay out for someone else to look over it! I hope that this has been helpful.…
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Writing Tips From An Editor #6
The Graveyard This is not as macabre as it sounds, I promise. The graveyard is just what I call a document that I use like a halfway house for content that doesn’t have a place in the manuscript but would be silly of me to delete outright. Let’s say I’ve just completed my first draft…
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Writing Tips From An Editor #5
Planning Planning is just as important as having a writing habit, it is the other key way of preventing writer’s block, or simply getting stuck. As a creative person, planning can feel really dull and restricting. Not planning can be equally restricting because you might not only forget key information that you wanted in the…
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Writing Tips From An Editor #4
Equipment The Equipment that you use for your writing does so many things for you behind the scenes that you don’t even realise. It’s such a basic requirement for writing but it is so significant to the amount of work that you are actually going to be able to produce. What do I mean by…
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Writing Tips From An Editor #3
Showing and Telling This week I thought we would work on the difference between showing and telling in your writing. It makes a huge difference in how engaged your reader is, how likely they are to stay invested, and how well received your work will be. It’s something I see a lot of when editing…
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Writing Tips From An Editor #2
Let’s talk about writing habits. Yes, some people have literary genius. They can catch a wave of inspiration, spit out a generational masterpiece in a few months, and then wait for the next ride. It’s the ideal, isn’t it? But that’s not how it works for most people. How many times have you been struck…
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Writing Tips From An Editor #1
As I tentatively take steps towards growing my business, I thought it might be a good time to start a series filled with tips for my fellow writers. As someone who spent years quietly dreaming of seeing my book displayed on the shelves of the book shop, I know how exciting and daunting working towards…
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