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The LOST Art of Editing

Posted on November 19, 2008 by mousewords

  Writing can be a blast. Usually, I write in bursts, as the ideas come to me; so I skip among chapters, riding a wave of enthusiasm, risking a wipeout when the inspiration curls and crashes. It’s a thrilling ride. … Continue reading →

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A Level Head Prevails

Posted on November 13, 2008 by mousewords

  Last night, for the first time, I understood why writers often work with editors. Merriam-Webster defines “edit” as: 1 a: to prepare (as literary material) for publication or public presentation b: to assemble (as a moving picture or tape … Continue reading →

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Another One Bites the Dust

Posted on November 12, 2008 by mousewords

  Thud. That’s the sound of a chapter hitting the floor. Just cut one from The Rosewood House. It wasn’t a bad chapter, just not good for this book. It felt out of tone, and slowed the action. When I … Continue reading →

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