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fandomsecrets2012-12-05 05:21 pm
case) wrote in fandomsecrets2012-12-05 05:21 pm
[ SECRET POST #2164 ]
⌈ Secret Post #2164 ⌋
Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.
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Secrets Left to Post: 02 pages, 044 secrets from Secret Submission Post #309.
Secrets Not Posted: [ 0 - broken links ], [ 0 - not!secrets ], [ 0 - not!fandom ], [ 0 - too big ], [ 0 - repeat ].
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Re: Editing Advice?
As far as editing goes, there are two schools of thought:
1. And people get adamant about this one - write the entire first draft without editing. After you reach the end, go back to the beginning and edit through. That would solve your question of where to start.
2. I fall more into this camp, because I have a very difficult time turning off my editor - edit each scene a bit after you finish it, reserving major edits for the end edit as in option 1. Either way, you'll cut out any draggy middle at the end, so don't worry about that. It's more important to keep plowing ahead, even a little too verbosely.
As for doing it right in editing, if you feel like it makes the story stronger, more effective, and more interesting, you're probably doing it right. My second piece of advice on that front is to find a trustworthy friend or acquaintance to read through your draft as well and give their suggestions. If they're also a writer, double plus, but any engaged reader is a valuable set of eyes for inconsistencies and weaknesses in plot and character. If you're unsure whether to make a particular edit, get their opinion as to whether it will make the story better.
Disclaimer: I didn't do Nano (not the way I work) but I did write a novel draft for my thesis last year and managed to survive that one.
Bon courage, anon. The most important thing is to remember when you feel overwhelmed that it's just one word strung after another. Sentence after another, scene after another. If you focus on the action of the moment and let it happen, the story will happen. You can do it!
Re: Editing Advice?
(Anonymous) 2012-12-05 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)Normally I do the former option, but it's gotten to the point where I'm having trouble continuing because I'm so anxious about what's happening in the chapter that it's blocking me.
Thank you for all your advice! It's been very helpful and I've written some of it down for future reference.
Re: Editing Advice?
Yeah, I try not to stress about the people clamoring about getting it all out first without any editing. I have to take a second look after I finish a section to get rid of anything hugely embarrassing. And I think that's perfectly fine. It's trying to edit AS you write that can pose problems...and I admit to struggling with that one.