I had to share this great post on editing.
This link is really self-serving. I’ve finished my third novel and am knee deep in the editing process.
Sigh.
My first question: How come this crap sounded so wonderful in my head when I was writing it?
The answer: Because I finally figured how to turn off my inner editor and simply write the story. …well, mostly turned it off… sort of turned it off…well, OK it was a daily battle but I did succeed some of the time.
Regardless of where you are in the writing journey, at some point you will have to edit your own work. This week’s links are here to help you do that particular job.
http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/what-to-look-for-when-editing-your-manuscript
http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/there-are-no-rules/how-to-edit-your-book-in-4-steps
https://www.autocrit.com/ (I have not used this, but came across it and thought it might interest some of you.)
http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2013/09/10/25-steps-to-edit-the-unmerciful-suck-out-of-your-story/ ( Do NOT read this if you are offended by crude language!!!!!) -excellent article BTW
Thanks for the reblog, Ella!