1. Wire the story, edit a little -basic things like spelling, grammar, etc. Nothing fancy.
2. Usually read over the story, typed and printed, and correct it by hand with a pencil.
3. Read it.
4. Type it up.
5. Final revision: Read the typed version, add any corrections, print.
Editing the actual content of the story is a little more complex, obviously. Once I write something, it's harder for me to add things into the story than anything else. This is something I am working on now with two stories I have written -both untitled. I'm determined to make them a couple of kickass stories.
Somehow when I edit I just know what needs to be done. I get into an almost trance like state, very concentrated, and comb through the sucker. I love it when that happens. That's how I know if something is going well or not.
That sums it up. Short and sweet.
I'm so sorry you're sick!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had something that told me if a piece is going well. And I love, love your determination to make your stories great. It clearly pays off. :)
Aw, vomiting is no fun. I hope you feel better....
ReplyDeleteI totally know what you mean about 'knowing what needs to be done' to a piece when you're editing it. And correcting the printed version by hand with a pencil. DEFINITELY! There's just something about staring at a computer screen that severely impairs my editing ability....
Looking forward to your kick ass stories!
nah, there's more. you just don't know it.
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hope you're feeling better, Anna.
ReplyDeleteIts so nice when editing seems to take you by the hand. am looking forward to reading your stories!
--Michelle
I hear you about getting into the trance. I love that.
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