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The editing stage - a process that has left many a talented writer banging their heads against their desks in frustration. We can help you get through it, with these articles on the art of the rewrite and the common mistakes you need to be looking for.
Discover the art of the rewrite
A designer friend of mine who loves conundrums, said to me last week: “Sometimes the more cornered you are, the more fun you have.”
That struck a chord with me as a writer. I’ve become increasingly convinced of the creative value of writing to constraints. It sounds counter-intuitive but …
In the name of research
How
much research do you have to do for your novel? A BBC radio
programme on a spy cruise (a fascinating concept in itself) interviewed
some of the participants, and one was doing research for her novel. She
said her character had suddenly developed an Intelligence background and …
Six pet hates of an editor
OK, I’m
putting my neck on the line here and naming the most common pitfalls I have
seen writers fall into. In today’s blog, I boldly name and shame what
I would happily never encounter again:
- An entire chapter revolving around a character walking or driving from A-B alone, …
Their is a problem with you're grammar
Did you spot the deliberate mistakes? If so, read no further, you're off the hook!
I am often asked how 'perfect' a submission needs to be, in terms of its grammar and spelling. Spelling should be spell-checked, preferably by a person rather than a machine, and grammar shouldn't …
What happens when your manuscript is in the hands of a professional reader?
Cressida Downing, is a professional reader for Writers' & Artists' services, literary agents, publishers and literary scouts. Among her slush-pile finds has
been a novel that attracted a six-figure publishing deal.
It’s true, if a manuscript is on the substantial side, it can get …