Tag: Writing

Quote of the Day – “Superfun Copyedits” Edition

Given that my wife and I are both thinking about getting into the freelance copyediting business as a side-job, I thought Lilith Saintcrow’s response to copyedits were right on target. Copyeditors are those brave souls who descend upon one’s manuscript and pick through it with a fine-tooth comb. Punctuation. Grammar. Internal consistency. Formatting. Everything. As you… Continue reading Quote of the Day – “Superfun Copyedits” Edition

Quote of the Day – “Why Starting a Book Sucks” Edition

Thanks to Elana Johnson for being able to succinctly put into words the reasons behind my revision nightmares. So basically you’ve got 50 pages to hook a reader, set up the world (and how the MC sees the world), introduce the theme, build a character people will care about, and advance the plot through a… Continue reading Quote of the Day – “Why Starting a Book Sucks” Edition

Writing My Novel: The 30k Milestone and Beyond!

This past week was spring break, or as it’s known in my home, No Pants Week. While pantsless, I did a great deal of writing on Lineage, the sequel to Birthright, and on my upcoming steampunk serial novel that we’re tentatively titling Nimbus. Since February 13th, I have passed the 34,000 word mark on Lineage and… Continue reading Writing My Novel: The 30k Milestone and Beyond!