To all my tired writers out there who just slogged through Novel November: CONGRATS!! You wrote a whole bunch of words you should be proud of. Not because they are particularly special yet, but because you did the hard work of getting the bones of your story down. This is no small feat! At the sameContinue reading “You Finished Novel November…Now What? Create a revision plan that keeps your momentum moving in the right direction”
Tag Archives: Revision
Manuscript Spring Cleaning
Spring is starting to make its magic in my neck of the woods. I can tell by the buds on the trees, the scent of stinky pear blossoms (why does something so pretty have to smell so foul?), and the squeals of children playing outside after dinner on our street. That, and the itch IContinue reading “Manuscript Spring Cleaning”
Make it bigger, but no more square feet
My dad was a residential designer. He had a client once building an incredibly large and extravagant home in an exclusive neighborhood. He often told stories of this client who was opinionated and funny and ostentatious. Perfect fodder for the “you’ll never believe what Mr. K asked for today…” stories at the dinner table. AndContinue reading “Make it bigger, but no more square feet”
I have a confession to make…
I have a confession to make: My Christmas tree is still naked. It’s lit and all the other Christmas decorations are up around the house, but the ornaments are still in bins sitting under the tree instead of presents. Why? Because our tradition is to decorate together as a family, but our schedule has beenContinue reading “I have a confession to make…”
Back to School/Back to Revising & Best of August
It’s back to school week here for my kids. I find this time of year more inspiring work-wise than the new year, honestly. When I was a kid, Fall was our chance to try on different parts of our personality as we experienced new friends, subjects, and interests. Each year was a new beginning filledContinue reading “Back to School/Back to Revising & Best of August”
The Revision Road Map is Here!
OMG, y’all! It’s here!! I am so excited to introduce you to the Revision Road Map. I know how lost a writer can feel during a revision. I have been that lost. That feeling of just wanting someone to tell you what to do already. That feeling of the end getting farther and farther away. Continue reading “The Revision Road Map is Here!”
Fail in Order to Create
I saw this amazing clip from Paul McCartney about the song Blackbird, one of my all time favorites. Did you catch what he said? He and John, while messing around with Bach and got some of the song wrong because they didn’t know the scond half.. That bit of “wrong” highlighted the chords he wasContinue reading “Fail in Order to Create”
What’s Clicking and Clunking in Your Manuscript?
Back in the fall, during my 8th grade son’s middle school walk the schedule night, I was eagerly anticipating talking to his English teacher. It’s no surprise that English was my favorite subject in school. I’m probably not alone here, right? The reading. The essay writing. I loved all of it. Don’t get me wrong,Continue reading “What’s Clicking and Clunking in Your Manuscript?”
Stuck at “The End” (January Stuck Series 4 of 4)
We made it!! It’s the last full week in January and this month I’ve tried to explore every facet of being “stuck” in our writing process. As a reminder, we’ve looked at: (For even more, check out my Instagram Stuck Series Highlights) It seems strange to think of being stuck at the end. After all,Continue reading “Stuck at “The End” (January Stuck Series 4 of 4)”
How Revising is Like Home Renovation: Save the Painting for Last
This week we are finally having our downstairs painted after the great dishwasher leak of 2022 wrecked havoc on our whole house. Between the dings created from demolition, the new drywall patches, and the one inch difference in height from where our new baseboards sit on hardwood versus where they previously sat on tile, weContinue reading “How Revising is Like Home Renovation: Save the Painting for Last”