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Category: Self-edits

A Self-edit tightens loose structure, fleshes out underdeveloped characters, fills plot holes, clarifies theme, and corrects errors.

5-Step Storytelling…

Discover Scene Tracking Contributions to Story

20 Apr 202229 Sep 2022
Last week's post covered essential scene beats. Today, discover scene tracking contributions to story, helping you stay on track to deliver the promise of your premise. Continue reading "Discover Scene…
5-Step Storytelling…

Scene Tracking Tips Every Writer Should Know About

13 Apr 202224 Jul 2022
Pantsers and plotters seldom agree on the best way to write, but all want to create scenes that entice readers to devour their novels. Of all the techniques studied over…
5-Step Storytelling…

Self-edit Your Novel (Part 3)

16 Jun 202126 Dec 2022
In this multi-post series, you’ll discover techniques and technology to help you self-edit. Part 3 offers questions to uncover plot problems and opportunities. Continue reading "Self-edit Your Novel (Part 3)"
5-Step Storytelling…

Self-edit Your Novel (Part 2)

9 Jun 202126 Dec 2022
In this multi-post series, you’ll discover techniques and technology to help you self-edit. Part 2 offers advice on scene-by-scene editing of characters. Continue reading "Self-edit Your Novel (Part 2)"
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Self-edit Your Novel (Part 1D)

2 Jun 202126 Dec 2022
In this multi-post series, you’ll discover techniques and technology to help you self-edit your novel. Use Scrivener's Custom Metadata to apply Deep POV techniques. Continue reading "Self-edit Your Novel (Part…
5-Step Storytelling…

Self-edit Your Novel (Part 1C)

26 May 202124 Jul 2022
In this multi-post series, you’ll discover techniques and technology to help you self-edit your novel by using Scrivener's Custom Metadata. Continue reading "Self-edit Your Novel (Part 1C)"

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