A sunny day! I've done my first rewrite, and finished the last chapter. Now, the next time through, I'll concentrate solely on the five senses. Here're the next five tips in doing your revisions:
6. Don't generalize...BE SPECIFIC! Choose the right words.
7. Challenge every adverb (they take away from the verb. Choose the best ONE word.
8. Challenge every adjective. Is it redundant?
9. Replace passive voice verbs with active ones that are immediate, clear, and vigorous.
10. Challenge the first paragraph. Does your book start with action? The day that was different?
More to come...
