I’m on the fourth draft of this WIP. What makes the situation unique, for me, is that I haven’t finished the first draft yet. Usually, when I write a novel, I go all the way to the end before making any significant changes. There have been exceptions. Sometimes I’ll get the feeling the book isn’tContinue reading “The Long and Winding Road”
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Zipping It Closed
I love writing—which is lucky for me as I’ve written (and co-written) eleven novels, eight novellas, and too many short stories to count over the past five years. I’ve also had to revise and then edit all of those books, and that’s the part I don’t love. Over time, I’ve incorporated revision into my process.Continue reading “Zipping It Closed”
The List
We all have one—even those of us who don’t write. All of us have a list of words we carry around like talismans. Often, we’re not even aware we’re using them. “Um” is just a pause for thought. “Like” can be substituted for just about anything or just, like, dropped in here and there forContinue reading “The List”
Letting Go
If there is one thing writing has taught me, it’s how to let go. It’s not an easy lesson, and out of all the lessons of the past few years, it’s the one I struggle with most—probably because it’s just so important. It affects every stage of the writing process and has value in otherContinue reading “Letting Go”
Chapter…What?
Jenn and I are in the developmental edit stage for Chaos Station, first in a series of male/male science fiction romance novels we’re publishing with Carina Press. I hope to have more details to share soon, such as a release date and cover. Until then, I’d like to share some of the fun we’re havingContinue reading “Chapter…What?”
Kelly Jensen 