Tag Archives: editing

The Cutting Room Floor

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Jodi

These last four weeks I have done more work on Mr. Manuscript than the entire summer combined.  It feels so good to move forward once again, to make progress.  I am working in the murky middle of the book trying … Continue reading →

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Am I Editing, Revising, or Rewriting? (via Cassandra Jade in the Realm)

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Jodi

The vacation is going splendid, the kids are having a terrific time and we’ve been able to do all the different fun things planned without a single tantrum! For the blog today I would like to share a post by … Continue reading →

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The Art of Finishing

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Jodi

I hope that I’m the only one who struggles to find the perfect way to end a chapter.  If I’m right then all you lovely people will jump to my rescue and teach me the trick.  It’s not just ending … Continue reading →

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Weekly Review #10

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Jodi

There wasn’t much to review this week.  The manuscript is making slow and steady progress and thanks to some fantastic critique (Rik and Nancy, you guys are great!) I’m getting a good feel on what I can do to take … Continue reading →

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Story Proofing Available

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Jodi

My friend Elizabeth is starting freelance proofing and editing for any interested.  She was a great help with my Valentine’s day story and the least I can do is put a good word in for her services.  Until she gets … Continue reading →

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A Writing Epiphany at Last!

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Jodi

A few days ago I had an epiphany that will tighten up my opening chapters, however applying that idea is going to take extensive reworking of what I have written.  I’m hoping I can work on the rewrite while continuing … Continue reading →

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