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Editing

16 Reasons to read your work aloud

May 25, 2022May 22, 2022 / D. Wallace Peach / 200 Comments

All images Pixabay Most writers have learned the importance of reading their words aloud. It’s advice I heeded early on and am happy to pass along. Writing works on myriad levels. On one level, it’s the mechanical delivery of a story, the typing of words according to rules. It’s fingers on keyboards, reams of paper, … Continue reading 16 Reasons to read your work aloud

What I Enjoy About Editing

March 7, 2022March 1, 2022 / John W. Howell / 90 Comments

Hello, SE’ers John with you again. Today’s discussion is about editing. I’m currently doing a run-through of the first draft of my WIP, so editing is a top-of-mind subject to me. I must admit that editing is not my first choice of tasks for the writing process. Creating a story and running like the wind … Continue reading What I Enjoy About Editing

WRITING AND EDITING

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 / D.L. Finn, Author / 84 Comments

Hi SEers! Denise here to talk about the last step before releasing a book—editing. Authors put a lot of time, work, and love into their words. They go over their manuscripts several times, have beta readers, and critique groups to offer suggestions. Then, there’s another read-through catching those tiny mistakes. Is it ready to release? … Continue reading WRITING AND EDITING

Picture It, Portray It, Pen It

March 8, 2021March 7, 2021 / Joan Hall / 63 Comments

Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. Do you ever struggle with describing a character’s emotions or how they would react in a particular situation? I do. Even though I have several reference books, at times I feel as if I keep repeating the same thing—an arched brow for surprise, a pricking sensation for fear, … Continue reading Picture It, Portray It, Pen It

Pesky Words

January 29, 2021January 25, 2021 / Joan Hall / 86 Comments

Hey SE Readers. Joan with you today. I’m going to preface this post by saying I’ve probably made every mistake I mention and then some. I tend to read with a more critical eye these days. It isn’t intentional, but as a learn more about the craft of writing, I pick up on things in … Continue reading Pesky Words

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