I’ve been reviewing books for online and print magazines for a while now. Close on ten years. It’s an interesting business as I don’t consider myself qualified to give really critical reviews. I don’t have a college degree stating I am educated in the art of reading and reviewing. But, like most dedicated readers, IContinueContinue reading “Writing and Reading Reviews”
Tag Archives: editing
Plot Holes
I just found a plot hole in my copy-edited manuscript. The manuscript they plan to put a cover on and try to sell. It’s in the first chapter. Not on the first page, but… IT’S IN THE FIRST CHAPTER. I can plug the hole with a single sentence. It’s not a huge tear in theContinueContinue reading “Plot Holes”
Inspiration Versus Perspiration
I just submitted the third round of edits for Less Than Perfect. I’m pretty excited—not only because I think these are the last major edits, but because I believe, again, my story is awesome. I know not everyone will share my point of view and I know I’ll need thick skin come September when readersContinueContinue reading “Inspiration Versus Perspiration”
Ramble: Words
Thoughts, so far, on being published: The First Draft (not the first one you wrote, or even the first one you showed someone else, the fifth, sixth or seventh iteration, the one you finally send to a publisher) is your IDEA. And like all ideas, some parts of it just don’t work. So you haveContinueContinue reading “Ramble: Words”
Review: Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne My rating: 5 of 5 stars I should have read this book seven years ago, which is when I bought it. I find non-fiction (and any story lacking the presence of aliens) difficult to focus on, though. Maybe I thought having itContinueContinue reading “Review: Self-Editing for Fiction Writers”
Kelly Jensen 