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I am stumped, not blocked. I know that something in my current writing project needs to change, I’m just not sure how to best accomplish it. It’s partly a matter of organization–this is a nonfiction project–making sure that everything is included, ideas flow logically. But as is so often, it’s not straightforward. I could go [...]
Writing is recursive. I heard this some time ago, but it’s being brought back to me this month, as I circle back on things. Looking at old drafts, looking back at what I wrote yesterday, last week, last month, last year, 5 years ago. The writing process is plastered everywhere by now: prewriting, drafting, revising, [...]
When I teach Novel Revision Retreats, I need a variety of ways to explain this thing called “revision.” Lately, two ideas have helped. Plot: Aiming for Bull’s Eye There are two things novelists must do when writing a story. First is figure out “what story are you telling?” Second is “what is the best way [...]
I’m waiting for critiques from four readers on the second draft of my novel. I know what I think needs work, and it will be interesting to see if the readers agree. Meanwhile:
Finding the Best Way to Tell a Story First drafts are for finding out what story you are telling. Second and subsequent drafts are for finding the best way to tell that story. I finished a second draft yesterday and someone asked what I concentrated on in that draft. Basically, refining the story and exploring [...]
Write a Story To write the first draft of a picture book text, just write a story. That’s is. Just like you would normally write any story. Keep in mind that you want it to be short and you’ll leae visual details to the illustrator, but, otherwise, write the story. Don’t Worry About These 3 [...]
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