by Autumn | Jan 22, 2016 | Tips, Writing
You finished your novel and you know the next step is to edit, right? I mean, everyone keeps saying to edit. But what does that mean? You read through it a couple of times, run spell check and any fancy apps you might have to check for commas and such. Then hit...
by Autumn | Mar 27, 2015 | Tips, Writing
I think non-writers would be surprised at how many words are cut from a novel. I won’t say wasted, because I do think that practicing wordsmithing – even if the practice never sees the light of day – is ever a waste. But that isn’t to say that...
by Autumn | Jan 2, 2015 | Tips, Writing
I met a writer ages ago who described his writing process as planting seeds in the morning, and then weeding in the afternoon to see if he had any tomatoes (He was also an avid gardener!). His statement about his work method stuck with me. Write in the morning, edit...
by Autumn | Jul 25, 2014 | Tips, Writing
My writing productivity is increasing. Which is awesome! But does create a few issues. One of the biggest is springing for an editor. I fully believe every book needs a good edit by someone other than the writer. It is amazing how much can be overlooked, especially...
by Autumn | Mar 11, 2013 | Tips, Writing
When I became serious about writing and admitted that it was more than a hobby to myself, I signed up for a Novel Writing Class. In the end, I ended up taking two such courses, attending an Advanced Creative Writing course as well. Even though neither met all of my...
