When I know how to write better, I do!
But don’t we all! The following article really hit home with me.
A while back inspiration hit and I wrote a kick-ass flash fiction story. I was on fire. Thrilled, I searched for a place to send it, filled out the forms and hit submit.
Proud as a peacock, I strutted into the next room and announced to my husband, I’m back.
The rest of the week I returned to my WIP and this blog. Until I pulled up the submitted piece and looked at it again.
OMG!!! I could not believe I sent it off with so many mistakes. What the hell possessed me?
#1, on Rachel Burton’s list, is TAKE YOUR TIME.
Let a story rest. Edit, and let it rest. Good advice, most of us know this, but sometimes I forget. Sigh…
Click over and read her post and see what you think.
5 Things I Wish I Had Known Whilst Writing My First Novel #SundayBlogShare @bookish_yogi by Rachel Burton
Do you wish you’d known any of this before?
Did her tips help?
What do you wish someone had told you before you hit submit?
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Two years ago I finished the first draft of my first novel. I knew it needed oodles of revisions. Still, I let it sit for over a year before taking that attempt at a rewrite. To my amazement, and in spite of the errors, I was relatively happy with what I wrote. Rachel’s suggestion to take your time is good advice.
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Slowing down is one of my issues. I’m either going like a speed demon or at a stand still. 🙂
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Thanks Jean. On the list- I need to share more!
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Me too, but that takes time and well you know. LOL
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