Understanding what an editor looks for is paramount.
Anne Leigh Parrish a fiction editor for Eclectica Magazine wrote an eye-opening post on how to avoid the same mistakes over and over. She also writes what she looks for in a story.
“… a story itself is a narrative where there must be a change in the reader’s understanding of the events, or in the protagonist’s understanding. You leave a story seeing something you didn’t see at the outset, something that makes sense of what’s come before….”
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You don´t need to do anything, this is just a way for me to thank you for the inspiration I have from your blog and to thank you for your support.
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Wow! Thank you so much for the honor.
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This makes sense. Not all writing pieces should say what the reader expects. It is good to shake things up and possibly present a different perspective. Thanks for sharing Anne Leigh Parrish with us. I need to take time to read more of her.
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I found the article an eye opening piece too. Made me rethink some of my stories. Glad you liked it.
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Thanks for linking to this website! looks like there is a lot of great info!
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Your welcome. I found it helpful.
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