Today I feel good about my productivity. That's not always the case. I have my second short story out for critique. I am tidying up my poem due for my creative writing class on Monday. All in all, not bad for the creative side. On the academic side, I've also gotten a green light to … Continue reading Plodding Along
Tag: Editing
Gearing Up
It's now August. Even though the new year kicks off in January, there's something about the fall and the beginning of another academic year that makes me feel like September is the start of the year. You buy a few new clothes, sharpen the pencils, get the papers and digital documents in order, and it's … Continue reading Gearing Up
The Big Picture
I can't see the big picture as clearly. Electronic calendars only go so far for me. I've been hearing about editorial calendars. I know magazines have them, but it seems like more and more writers are using them too. I bought a magnetic dry erase board today. I began mapping out all my writing meetings. … Continue reading The Big Picture
Editing vs. Writing
Editing seems easy. After all, you take the pages, sit down, and wade through. You have the illusion of being omniscient. The pen flies across the page and the manuscript becomes more brilliant. Sometimes it can be like hitting a wall. Maybe you realize a mass of changes is needed and suddenly you're plunged back … Continue reading Editing vs. Writing
Diana Davis, Writing Mercenary 