When you’re not happy with certain aspects of your novel, be it a character or a plot point, the inevitable point comes in working on your manuscript where you have to rewrite it. A few months ago, I embarked on a rewrite of my novel, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. I thought I’d gotten it to a… / READ MORE /
Editing
I shared with you a few weeks ago about why I’ve decided to rewrite my novel from scratch after having worked on it for seven years. Well…I’ve now finished writing it and completed the first full edit of the manuscript. The characters are in place and so is the plot. The next thing I need… / READ MORE /
A novel rewrite is a big task. A daunting task. But sometimes, it’s necessary. I’ve been writing about best friends Hollie and Fayth since I was 18. In that time, I’ve written four and a half novels, and a few short stories. I’ve rewritten their first adventure, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun at least 12 times.… / READ MORE /
I first heard about Hemingway just over a year ago. It was a brief mention of an app in class, but I wasn’t really listening. A couple of weeks later it was mentioned again, and this time I heard fully what it was all about: a proofreading app that checks for misspellings, passive voice, complex… / READ MORE /
If you’re in a rush or just feeling lazy, trawling through menus to do something is the last thing you want. These keyboard shortcuts are just what you need! I’ve included the Mac and PC versions, although the general rule is that if the shortcut on a PC involves Ctrl then you press Cmd instead.… / READ MORE /
The feedback you give another person can have a huge impact on not only their piece of work, but also on them. No pressure. Giving feedback isn’t easy, though. If you want to truly help the person you’re giving feedback to, there are certain things you should take into account. Some of these are listed… / READ MORE /
Giving and receiving feedback is something that is encouraged in all Creative Writing courses. It’s often referred to as ‘workshopping‘. Some people enjoy it, others don’t. Some have a talent for it, whilst others are too afraid to hurt the other person’s feelings to focus on giving feedback to the work, not the person. Giving… / READ MORE /
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