Category Archives: Editing and Revision

Pt. 2 Scene and Sequel

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Jodi

This is the second part of the “Finding Balance in Storytelling” presentation originally given at Fyrecon 2, June 23rd at Weber State University Davis. Here’s a handy link to part one – Pt. 1 Why is too much action boring? … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Short Story with Paul Genesse

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Jodi

This month I attended a lecture presented by the animated and hilarious Paul Genesse, editor of the Crimson Pact Anthology series and author of the Iron Dragon series.  In this lecture we learned the ins and outs of how to … Continue reading →

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Debate: Linear vs. Non-Linear Writing

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Jodi

There are several debates when it comes to drafting a novel. The most well-known debate is usually between plotters and pantsers. Plotters being those who outline and plan each chapter in advance and pantsers being those who wing it and … Continue reading →

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Problems with being a Pantser

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Jodi

There are two camps when it comes to first drafts, the planner camp and the pantser camp.  Planners have all the details of their story figured out before they start and pantsers start with one or two great ideas and … Continue reading →

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Odd Writer Terminology: Deus ex Machina

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Jodi

This installment of Odd Writer Terminology comes from a literary device that’s as old as the ancient Greek tragedies, deus ex machina.  This is when a problem in a story is solved by improbable means.  In modern writing it is … Continue reading →

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Editing is like dentistry

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Jodi

  I had my regular dental check-up last week and with it the dreaded cleaning.  Even though I take good care of my smile, the hygenist always finds something to scrape and poke.  It hurts and I hate it.  Every … Continue reading →

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Writing Update

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Jodi

It’s been a few months since I’ve posted an update and lots of work has been done since then.  In the last update I had been struggling with making ends meet when I removed a redundant character and replaced him … Continue reading →

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One thing led to Another…

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Jodi

I’m a long time fan of the comedian Brian Regan and love his style and sarcasm.   Earlier this year we attended his show, “The Epitome of Hyperbole” and he did a routine about the phrase, “One thing led to … Continue reading →

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My Writing Process Blog Tour

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Jodi

My fellow fantasy blogging friend Christina Hawthorn asked me to join the writing process blog tour and I’d like to thank her for this terrific opportunity. Blog tours are such a treat and I love meeting new bloggers and readers.  Christina … Continue reading →

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Update: Stonebearer’s Betrayal

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Jodi

These last few weeks I’ve buckled down and been working through a draft of my novel, Stonebearer’s Betrayal.  I’ve finally reached the phase where the story has taken its final shape and now it’s a matter of making all the … Continue reading →

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