Tag Archives: editing

World of Ontyre: Special NaNo Edition 3

Posted on October 20, 2018 by

Because NaNoWriMo fast approaches I’ve shared how planning was the building blocks to enriching my novels. More specifically, I’m talking about planning for a fantasy novel. For me that means a history, maps, an outline, and finally a draft that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Blog | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

There are Rewrites, and REWRITES

Posted on September 13, 2018 by

There’s drafting and there’s editing, and then there are rewrites. What I’m discovering is that not all rewrites are created equal. Sure, each novel is unique, but I’m not talking about content differences. Instead, it’s differences in the problems and … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Blog | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Darling Killer Confession

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

When I’d last checked outside the stars were cloaking themselves in clouds to escape my mood. In my dim porch light’s blush the leaves were riding the blustery winds as if witches driven to madness, their tears coating the walk. … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Blog | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rescuing the Opening

Posted on June 1, 2017 by

Beginnings. Openings. Oh the dread. I mentioned last week I’d gone through four different openings to A River in Each Hand. Too true. I’m not talking about editing four times, but literally scrapping four openings and starting over. Too, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Blog | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

My Early Revision Levels

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

Last week I talked about my reluctance to set aside a draft until I was comfortable with its overall consistency and quality. This week I’ll share the process that’s evolved over time. Please note this isn’t a formal method. Until … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Blog | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Draft’s Wondrous Surprises

Posted on May 4, 2017 by

I must actually be getting somewhere with this whole writing thing. Not only can I be self-critical, but I’m okay with the self-criticism. In fact, it’s constructive self-criticism. When I reviewed what I’d written over the proceeding thirty days I … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Blog | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Broad Brush Editing Moment

Posted on January 19, 2017 by

Celebrate your first draft, but know that it isn’t the end, just the beginning. The magic you’ve created is nothing compared to what’s possible. Now, let me take you on a little editing journey. Let me tell you a story… … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Blog, Ontyre | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

For the Love of Editing

Posted on January 12, 2017 by

Editing. It doesn’t get talked about enough. After all, my current WIP was drafted over 2.5 weeks in April, 2016 and every time I’ve touched it since has been to edit. In other words, I’ve already invested far more into … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Blog | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Facing Down Darlings

Posted on December 8, 2016 by

One of the greatest internal climbs for many writers is to embrace the editing process. Drafting, after all is raw inspiration, pure and unspoiled. You produce a virgin draft, your baby. How could you ever *gasp* alter it. Editing, on … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Blog | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Night Editing

Posted on May 24, 2016 by

To read the latest poem on the website please join me HERE.

Posted in Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment