tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post1189573040100798406..comments2023-10-22T09:04:08.073-06:00Comments on Precy Larkins--YA Author: Editing = Cleaning = ?Precy Larkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16714824672731935371noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-47320084201369920092011-10-15T20:17:53.265-06:002011-10-15T20:17:53.265-06:00Great book recs, thanks! And this: "Chapter m...Great book recs, thanks! And this: "Chapter map in a grid, with columns for page numbers, brief chapter summaries, and potential plot problems and questions" is excellent advice. I also once tried an exercise where I took graph paper and point plotted the scenes per tension level, to assure it had ups and downs, and never too many of either, and that it culminated into a very high spike at the book's climax. Love these tricks!Anita Grace Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01797870961916148616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-53987408392027492002011-10-15T09:37:17.206-06:002011-10-15T09:37:17.206-06:00Sylvia: Thanks!
The Golden Eagle: Hi and thank yo...Sylvia: Thanks!<br /><br />The Golden Eagle: Hi and thank you!<br /><br />Mrs. Silverstein: Awesome! And bonus points to you for mentioning the Chokey. ;D I love that movie. ;) Thanks for stopping by!!<br /><br />Lisa: Oohh, GOOD advice! I will write that down.<br /><br />Linda: Hey, hey! Thanks for the follow! <3Precy Larkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16714824672731935371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-31762615927923307252011-10-15T08:26:17.496-06:002011-10-15T08:26:17.496-06:00Hello! I just came across from Barbara Kloss'...Hello! I just came across from Barbara Kloss' blog to say hi! Great blog! I'm your newest follower! LindaLinda Kinghttp://excusemewhileinotethatdown.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-72311826114517981712011-10-14T23:40:24.601-06:002011-10-14T23:40:24.601-06:00Oh my gosh, I just whacked nearly 10,000 words fro...Oh my gosh, I just whacked nearly 10,000 words from my manuscript at the new agent's request, and it was actually so much easier than I thought. (Turns out I'm incredibly long-winded.)<br /><br />I managed to chop all those words without deleting a single scene, and the way I did it was by concentrating on what my characters were doing while they were talking. I apparently have a tendency to over-block out their movements, so I say lots of things like: "Squinting in the sun, Noah picked at a stray hem on his jeans and whispered, 'Hey,'") <br /><br />When I went back through it, I asked myself, "Do we really need to know every single little thing that Noah's doing right now? Does his squinting or picking further the plot?" If not, I chopped it.<br /><br />(A lot. A lot, lot, lot.) Once I figured this out, the editing was super easy and almost cathartic. I would HIGHLY suggest it to anyone who needs to lighten word count!LisaAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084670148565013397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-89130804529036632292011-10-14T17:26:20.194-06:002011-10-14T17:26:20.194-06:00Just got here through a blog hop time warp (seriou...Just got here through a blog hop time warp (seriously, it's almost 7:30 already? Blog hopping is clearly the best/worst kind of internet black hole...) and first of all, I am so glad to hear someone else say they edit as they write. I mean, of course, I will edit copiously at the end--but I'm a word person. I'm trying to train myself to just highlight words and phrases I want to revisit later, rather than trying to bend them to my will during drafting, but it's HARD!<br /><br />Also--in teacher grad school, they were very clear that any teacher who still uses red pen on a student draft might as well lock kids in the Chokey from Matilda. Purple and green are far and away the pen colors of choice; I also like turquoise and in a pinch I'll use pink but only like a fuschia or magenta kind of shade because god forbid I get too close to red. So that tip is 100% A+ material.Mrs. Silversteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081113623522933830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-12869972636040428892011-10-14T16:08:24.954-06:002011-10-14T16:08:24.954-06:00Good luck with your editing!
Thanks for the list ...Good luck with your editing!<br /><br />Thanks for the list of tips. :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-23048563799660591382011-10-14T14:47:57.484-06:002011-10-14T14:47:57.484-06:00Good tips - Best of luck on the editing!Good tips - Best of luck on the editing!Sylvia Neyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700149683391617521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-50106426681416002652011-10-14T14:43:06.536-06:002011-10-14T14:43:06.536-06:00David, thanks for stopping by! I'll go visit y...David, thanks for stopping by! I'll go visit your giveaway in a minute.;)<br /><br />AM, awww, I love you, Owly!<br /><br />Abby, thank you! ;)<br /><br />Jen and Barbara: You guys are too sweet! Thank you!<br /><br />Peggy, that's a great tip! Thank you, and hey, congrats!! I just saw your news! ;)<br /><br />Angie, BOOYAH!! :DPrecy Larkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16714824672731935371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-14233996922658705362011-10-14T12:36:14.435-06:002011-10-14T12:36:14.435-06:00Lol, loved this post:)Booyah!Lol, loved this post:)Booyah!Angie Sandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12942189316705391288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-66510449032260624242011-10-14T08:54:38.982-06:002011-10-14T08:54:38.982-06:00This was GREAT! And I also just picked you for the...This was GREAT! And I also just picked you for the Pay if Forward Blogfest ;DBklosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445205221951596010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-20440812621849286022011-10-14T06:31:47.535-06:002011-10-14T06:31:47.535-06:00I totally think that editing is like house cleanin...I totally think that editing is like house cleaning! Very deep cleaning. :) And yeah. It makes me all kinds of happy. <br /><br />Another piece of editing advice that I love-- go through it one time toward the end of revisions with the FONT CHANGED. A highly readable one, but one very different than Times New Roman. It helps you pick up on things your eyes missed before.Peggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-29049076885246365952011-10-14T05:21:17.352-06:002011-10-14T05:21:17.352-06:00I picked you for the pay-it-forward blog hop. Just...I picked you for the pay-it-forward blog hop. Just thought you'd like to know :)Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-70142169023607551332011-10-13T16:36:54.750-06:002011-10-13T16:36:54.750-06:00What a fabulous post. FABULOUS! I agree. Editing =...What a fabulous post. FABULOUS! I agree. Editing = cleaning = happy me! I'm so glad I am not alone. And thanks for the wonderful tips and links!Abby Fowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08567978659174723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-20459866289721844142011-10-13T14:19:47.677-06:002011-10-13T14:19:47.677-06:00I love your blog - it seems like I always feel inv...I love your blog - it seems like I always feel invigorated and ready to tackle the writing process with enthusiasm afterward. <br /><br />I'll be using these editing tricks before long, so thanks for the list ;)A.M.Supingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825552200368481174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-8657920218686722022011-10-13T13:09:34.533-06:002011-10-13T13:09:34.533-06:00Cleaning and sorting. That's been the story of...Cleaning and sorting. That's been the story of my life the last few months. Takes a long time to figure out where to put your stuff in a new place. But you can do you!<br /><br />I launched a giveaway today! :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-15885508233560205032011-10-13T10:50:43.016-06:002011-10-13T10:50:43.016-06:00Jess: You and me both. *keeping fingers crossed*
...Jess: You and me both. *keeping fingers crossed*<br /><br />Joyce: *handing you a virtual cupcake*<br /><br />Jessie: Ah, I knew we had lots in common. ;) Word vomit is priceless!<br /><br />Erin: You and me and Jess. We will DO this thing! Oh yeah!<br /><br />Mindy: I hate those kinds of cleaning. Add toilet scrubbing to that list. Bleh. <br /><br />Jen: Yes, as soon as you're done mopping the floor, the kid spills apple juice on it. Sigh. You're right. As soon as you're done with your edits, your CP comes back with a slew of edits you missed the first round. Sigh again.<br /><br />Kate: JUst remember not to leave those wet clothes in the washer. They will stink, even if you will them not to.<br /><br />Sarah Pearson: Yep. Let the dust bunnies party for once, right? ;D Happy editing!<br /><br />Krista: Wise words. Since I can't edit right now (have to let the ms simmer), I'm focusing on a short story I want to write, and also outlining a story for Nanowrimo. It's a good, productive break. ;)<br /><br />Ashley: You are not alone, sweets! You and me and Erin and Jess. Yep.<br /><br />Shelly: Good luck!!! Good luck!!!Precy Larkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16714824672731935371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-4727549265198584402011-10-13T10:37:34.687-06:002011-10-13T10:37:34.687-06:00Booyah! Got it. Gonna remember that for when I'...Booyah! Got it. Gonna remember that for when I'm done with my edits (I'm trying to follow Elana's plan right now, wish me LUCK!)Small Town Shelly Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535247595352753415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-89812526697826555512011-10-13T09:52:02.614-06:002011-10-13T09:52:02.614-06:00Man...I realize that everyone else had a real proc...Man...I realize that everyone else had a real process to editing. I'm a sooooo unorganized!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00503400522084515874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-684941436828971612011-10-13T08:14:24.639-06:002011-10-13T08:14:24.639-06:00This is great advice. I struggled with editting my...This is great advice. I struggled with editting my last ms. Next time around I will follow these pointers.<br /><br />Another tidbit I have picked up that I intend to try is to write a little bit and then go back and do a high level edit.Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10348921731053503531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-19835096772082080402011-10-13T02:38:28.007-06:002011-10-13T02:38:28.007-06:00Good timing! I'm starting next week for the fi...Good timing! I'm starting next week for the first time (editing that is, not cleaning. Cleaning can wait.)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-39267761096827481382011-10-12T20:19:02.771-06:002011-10-12T20:19:02.771-06:00Speaking of which, I need to do some laundry! :-)Speaking of which, I need to do some laundry! :-)Kate Evangelistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13329658806888882504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-10082870734222707502011-10-12T19:55:39.985-06:002011-10-12T19:55:39.985-06:00I HATE cleaning! But you're right, once it get...I HATE cleaning! But you're right, once it gets done you feel soooo good. That is until the toddler comes and wipes peanut-butter on my pants. Well at least it felt good for a moment. Hum, this may be the perfect metaphor.Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-56489897438325940432011-10-12T19:05:38.455-06:002011-10-12T19:05:38.455-06:00I agree. Editing is very much like a house cleanin...I agree. Editing is very much like a house cleaning, one of the on your hands and knees with a sponge kind of house cleanings.BBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13750774359232145507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-9605398581707845752011-10-12T17:30:41.607-06:002011-10-12T17:30:41.607-06:00I need to get on board here. Ugh. I'm the wors...I need to get on board here. Ugh. I'm the worst editor. You make it seem simple.i'm erin.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13729541389129887477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221929133944009251.post-64498033928255638912011-10-12T16:41:23.382-06:002011-10-12T16:41:23.382-06:00I keep a similiar notebook...its fun to go through...I keep a similiar notebook...its fun to go through it sometimes and emember all my brain vomit!Jessie Humphrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096043821002254348noreply@blogger.com