I’ve just finished reading through my WIP, Blessings, in under 24 hours, and I noticed a few things: My revision techniques really saved me from any terrible transgressions in passive voice (FINALLY. HUZZAH!!!). I still could be more thorough in pinpointing my weaknesses and attacking them head-on. I thought I’d share the tricks I’m learning, which just might help expedite your future revision goals! (more…)
I’m deep into my revisions for my WIP, Blessings, and if there’s one thing everyone needs when it comes to revision, it’s this: Ways to (productively) procrastinate. “What do I mean?” you ask, tossing your golden/raven/auburn/brown (sorry, brown haired people) locks. “Procrastination cannot be productive, one must simply push on! Also, have you been reading Mary Poppins today? Because I sound unaccountably British.” Yes, yes, I read the whole book in under twenty-four hours. Anyway. When I talk about productive procrastination, I mean forms of procrastination that will keep your creative juices flowing whilst requiring minimum brain cells. Bonus: All...
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