In the writing community, you can find many conversations about recommended methods for drafting and editing your manuscript. However, for many writers, there can be difficulty identifying the difference between the two. After all, the terms are often used interchangeably, yet in practice, drafting and editing are inherently distinctive stages of the writing process. OurContinue reading “Editing Tips Part 13: Key Differences Between Drafting & Editing “
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When is a First Draft “Finished”?
For many writers, the eager anticipation of typing the words “The End” on the final page of a first draft is a feeling rivaled by few others. That is, perhaps, except for the surreal sensation that follows having finally typed those very words. After working for so long toward one goal—finishing a first draft—it canContinue reading “When is a First Draft “Finished”?”
Editing Tips Part 12: Worrying about Word Count
Whether you’re considering writing for the very first time or have been drafting for years, there’s one question that crops up with every project: how long should your manuscript be? Depending on your manuscript’s category—short story, novella, or novel—there are some industry standards to aim for, but even those standards include a wide range withContinue reading “Editing Tips Part 12: Worrying about Word Count”
What is a Plot Hole?
At some point in every writer’s self-editing process, they’ll need to check their manuscript for plot holes. Although it’s something many writers may be able to identify for themselves, it’s always possible to miss one or two…until the manuscript is in the hands of alpha or beta readers or with a developmental editor. And whileContinue reading “What is a Plot Hole?”
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