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Sob

I got it done. Just.   At midnight I got my draft done. It’s a shame about all those places in the book where I’ve typed <INSERT EPIC BATTLE HERE> but it’s done. So now what? What do you do with a first draft once it’s finished?   I’m going to ignore it for a [...]

Rough Draft

Drafts. No matter how awesome your writing is, you’re going to need to do at least two. If you send an agent or publisher your first draft then don’t be suprised if you get it back again. If you send an agent a rough draft don’t be suprised if they commit an act of violence against [...]

Editing and The End of The World

Editing; for most of us, the bane of our existence. At least, it’s the bane of my existence, along with chocolate donuts, sports injuries and a Best Friend who is more than willing to fill the role of worst enemy. The problem with editing is not so much being forced to change what I’ve written [...]

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