Friday, February 18, 2011
In a Galaxy Far Far Away
Okay, we've finished with the Revision tips, but I have no feedback whether these tips are helping anyone, or going into outer space. Anyone out there? Anyone?
Saturday, February 5, 2011
The Final Five Tips on Revision
16. Cut every nonessential dialogue tag.
17. Eliminate everything you're not sure of.
18. READ THE DRAFT ALOUD and listen for awkward and repetitious words, faulty rhythm.
19. Proofread for clarity, consistency, grammar, punctuation, economy.
20. You owe it to your characters to do justice to their lives.
17. Eliminate everything you're not sure of.
18. READ THE DRAFT ALOUD and listen for awkward and repetitious words, faulty rhythm.
19. Proofread for clarity, consistency, grammar, punctuation, economy.
20. You owe it to your characters to do justice to their lives.
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