There are many ways to go about editing a piece of writing, and writers should find the process that best works for them and their style. Though some may highly disagree, I edit while I write. I know, I know. You may have heard that the best way to write is to get all your ideas down first without even …
A Day in the Life of This Writer
For a writer working on a novel, a day off isn’t necessarily a day off. There’s always something to do. Research, writing, and rewriting becomes more important than binge watching shows and napping all afternoon. At least it should be more important. Recently, I took a day off in the middle of the week. Let’s see how it went, shall …
When to Push Print? Editing on the Page vs. Screen
Now that my second novel is out of first draft status, it’s time for some edits! I’ve been back and forth on whether I should print out the document, break out the red pen, and edit like I mean it; or just start from the beginning of the digital document, start deleting and retyping, and save some paper and ink. …
When Writing Ends, A Journey Begins
The end is now just the beginning for my début novel. After years of writing, rewriting, and revising, I have now pushed the PUBLISH button on REMEMBER, my first paranormal young adult novel! I decided to go with self-publishing this time around for multiple reasons: 1.Taking on the editing, formatting, and marketing of all formats of this book will teach …