That strange substance that fills in the gaps and trickles through to give depth to the story can be rewarding. Atmosphere is like a fine balancing act between giving enough detail, and too much that would detract from the story. I am guilty of not providing enough detail with my first draft. This is whereContinueContinue reading “Atmosphere”
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Things I Found Useful When Editing
Seriously I really found these useful when editing. There is no escaping the boring nature of the task however it helps to break editing down into smaller sections. At all times remember this process is just as important as the first draft, and it may take longer than you think. Change the Font My mindContinueContinue reading “Things I Found Useful When Editing”
Revisiting Editing
I thought this topic was worth revisiting simply because I underestimated its importance, and have been quite astonished about how much one can learn. My background lies in poetry, writing as a past time and for enjoyment. Whereas a poem may be 1-3 pages including carefully thought out syllables, rhymes, and the meaning of words.ContinueContinue reading “Revisiting Editing”
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