Because I’m focusing on revision this year, I want to bring you along as I attempt to revise my work and improve my revision process. Hopefully, we can all improve together. I found a call for submissions that I think one of my stories will fit perfectly, so I’m starting with it. For once, IContinue reading “Revising a short story: working through discouragement”
Category Archives: Revision
The Rabbit Hole of Revisions: guest post by Ferrell Hornsby
So, you’ve finished the first draft of your current work in progress. The hard work is done now, right? Not quite. Just because you’ve typed “The End” doesn’t mean your work is ready for the world to see. There are sure to be typos, missed punctuation, and (gasp) even plot holes that need to beContinue reading “The Rabbit Hole of Revisions: guest post by Ferrell Hornsby”
Revision Process: An interview with author Shelly Campbell
I asked one of the panelists, Shelly Campbell, if she would be interested in sharing more about her revision process here on Experience Writing and she so kindly agreed to answer some more questions I have about revision. So today, we are in for a treat!
Quick Reminder: Editing panel coming up today #TBRcon21
This free writers conference has been wonderful so far. Great authors talking with each other about writing–What could be better? I’ve had Goodreads open the whole time and keep adding to my Want to Read list. I hope you get a chance to watch live and ask questions, but if not, they have the sessionsContinue reading “Quick Reminder: Editing panel coming up today #TBRcon21”
Welcome to Experience Writing 2021
Attempt at Focus This year has one main writing focus and that is revision. I will be revising my novels one after the other. I will be revising my short stories and my poems. I will find ways to stay motivated during revision. I will explore revision tools, workbooks and worksheets and find what worksContinue reading “Welcome to Experience Writing 2021”
#WriterInMotion ~ Final Thoughts
I entered the Writer-In-Motion Challenge hoping to get some big break-through information from a professional editor. I wanted that sword that would cut down rejection and get me to YES! Truth is, I got more than that. I got, “Wow, Maria, the voice in this is amazing!” Voice. That magical, unteachable thing. That how doContinue reading “#WriterInMotion ~ Final Thoughts”
#WriterInMotion : The final draft
This week I received feedback from professional editor Jeni Chappelle of Jeni Chappelle Editorial. Jeni is the co-creator of this challenge as well as #RevPit on Twitter. I want to thank her for her time, encouragement and suggestions. Here it is. The final draft! The Bear’s Breeches Smell Slightly Sweet As They Rot I hadContinue reading “#WriterInMotion : The final draft”
#WriterInMotion: Critique Partners’ Feedback Revision
This week was exciting. I sent my story to two people and received their stories to critique. Based on their feedback I made revisions, creating this new draft of my story that will now go to a professional editor. Before talking about the changes, I want to thank Neta of NetaQBlog and Nicole of TheContinue reading “#WriterInMotion: Critique Partners’ Feedback Revision”
#WriterinMotion: The Second Draft
The Bear’s Breeches Smell Slightly Sweet As They Rot I never saw a man’s face change so fast. He stepped through the door, blocking our view, still laughing with his son. Then he saw me. “You,” he said, then door. “Who is it, Daddy?” from inside. “That rude trespasser from the other day.” Josette scowled upContinue reading “#WriterinMotion: The Second Draft”
#WriterinMotion Week Two: revision plan
For once, I overwrote. I have a story that needs to be told in less than half as many words, so I thought I’d spend a little time and create a plan for this first revision. This Week’s Revision Plan First steps: print out the story read aloud highlight best lines/parts cross out parts IContinue reading “#WriterinMotion Week Two: revision plan”
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