tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post4067118102817674601..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: Two Ways To Tackle A Major RewriteStephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-3894757302185934012017-02-10T20:38:13.689-06:002017-02-10T20:38:13.689-06:00Wow- I would never would've thought of all the...Wow- I would never would've thought of all the work, editing, etc, that goes into a book! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16713969411685391205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-28282330997577304502017-02-10T17:18:20.540-06:002017-02-10T17:18:20.540-06:00Nice!Nice!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636949427910483856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-41867689790556594702017-02-09T06:19:54.211-06:002017-02-09T06:19:54.211-06:00How do you GTW gals always seem to know what I'...How do you GTW gals always seem to know what I'm working on? These revision posts have been absolute providential timing.Rebekah D. Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02216040512555099417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-63490787642357072062017-02-09T00:58:22.760-06:002017-02-09T00:58:22.760-06:00I actually did do something like what you did with...I actually did do something like what you did with #2 on one of my novels. It worked really well. I got one of the 'needed scene' lists from here, and it helped me so much. Now I have a much clearer idea of what I need in a book plot-wise. So thanks for that. I suppose I'm to the more micro-edit part of my book now, but I think I have more difficulty with that part. Meaghan Rutherfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17144939103660147492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-14302845450551797772017-02-08T22:08:19.992-06:002017-02-08T22:08:19.992-06:00I've done several hefty rewrites before. It...I've done several hefty rewrites before. It's a ton of work, yet worth it. I've used some of your methods here, but oddly enough, you've made me seriously consider the good old index card method for the first time. I think laying it out visually will help me next time I'm editing! Thanks!<br /><br />But that editorial letter... Yikes. It made me gulp, and it wasn't even for my book. XD I found it interesting that you wouldn't have enough time to flesh out your secondary characters as much as your editor wanted. Is that common? Not having time to do everything you'd like to do?Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-89570971392888408842017-02-08T21:53:15.872-06:002017-02-08T21:53:15.872-06:00This is super helpful! I'm always intimidated ...This is super helpful! I'm always intimidated by huge rewrites, and I'll definitely return to this page when I edit my next draft.<br /><br />Ellie | <a href="http://ontheothersideofrealitynew.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">On the Other Side of Reality</a><br />Eleanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016450998401859766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-45712898869762473442017-02-08T19:39:38.710-06:002017-02-08T19:39:38.710-06:00I looked at your book on Amazon and it looks reall...I looked at your book on Amazon and it looks really good. I really wan tot read it! <br />I haven't finished my book yet, but hen I do finish, these tips will be really handy. Thanks for taking the time to do this!<br />You've written 20 books?! Gracious. How long did it take? :)<br />LHEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-18346188847297361462017-02-08T18:58:39.998-06:002017-02-08T18:58:39.998-06:00So glad you found it helpful, Josie! And consisten...So glad you found it helpful, Josie! And consistency problems are totally normal in the same way that some parts of a book are easier to write than others.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-89819252164681468462017-02-08T18:56:12.465-06:002017-02-08T18:56:12.465-06:00Glad it was helpful, Rachelle. And, yes! I was so ...Glad it was helpful, Rachelle. And, yes! I was so much happier with the rewrite of Captives. Good edits are supposed to make a book better, which those edits did!Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-47487166701877322992017-02-08T18:55:03.163-06:002017-02-08T18:55:03.163-06:00Yeah... I've had longer ones too. I purposely ...Yeah... I've had longer ones too. I purposely chose one that wasn't so long for that example. Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-42396901751048016702017-02-08T17:06:42.615-06:002017-02-08T17:06:42.615-06:00That's how mine is. Okay for about 30% of the ...That's how mine is. Okay for about 30% of the time, and not so okay the other 70%. Lexinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-61432281837904643442017-02-08T15:56:08.925-06:002017-02-08T15:56:08.925-06:00Thank you for the tips! I love how you guys follow...Thank you for the tips! I love how you guys following along with the stages of the NaNo novel in a way. My novel is in the middle, okay at some parts, awful at others. This should help a lot, and keep me focused.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10492132913912177695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-54241566210237970062017-02-08T15:20:33.904-06:002017-02-08T15:20:33.904-06:00What a great post! And very helpful! Thanks so muc...What a great post! And very helpful! Thanks so much for the insight, Jill. :) It's nice to see a peak into how the industry works.<br /><br />Also, the edits on <i>Captives</i> were so worth it, because I loved that book. :)Rachelle O'Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02884513979937452569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-68373500086372056592017-02-08T14:17:13.809-06:002017-02-08T14:17:13.809-06:00I love this, Jill! And can we please talk about ho...I love this, Jill! And can we please talk about how gloriously SHORT your editorial letter was. I've had letters ranging from 11 pages to 16 or 17, I think. I'd have to dig them up, but they're pretty much the same--good, happy thoughts up front and then all the hard work stuff after that. Like you, I make my own list using the editorial letter. I need things orderly and in my own words or I get sidetracked by verbiage, compliments and criticisms. All of which keep me from actually working. ANYWAY! Great tips here.Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-60138524948471156772017-02-08T12:25:10.643-06:002017-02-08T12:25:10.643-06:00I'm so glad, Christine! It can be SO overwhelm...I'm so glad, Christine! It can be SO overwhelming. But lists have always helped me focus on one thing at a time, and eventually, the list gets shorter and shorter until it's all gone! You can do it!Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-89807070062547625522017-02-08T12:23:58.004-06:002017-02-08T12:23:58.004-06:00You'll reach the rewrite stage eventually. We ...You'll reach the rewrite stage eventually. We all do. ;-) <br />And I'm glad you liked THIRST. Gives me hope for that crazy book. LOLJill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-3064631967998523152017-02-08T12:23:11.408-06:002017-02-08T12:23:11.408-06:00It's a good sign that you know what is broken,...It's a good sign that you know what is broken, Lexi. It shows how well you know your story. You'll do well!Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-11408268273415620952017-02-08T11:40:13.444-06:002017-02-08T11:40:13.444-06:00This was such a timely post! I'm just about to...This was such a timely post! I'm just about to dive into another round of edits for my WIP and there are so many things I want to change, but it kinda overwhelms. This post gave me wonderful ideas to help not be so overwhelmed, and even excited about it!<br /><br />Thank you so much!Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-7311817963726439222017-02-08T09:37:43.270-06:002017-02-08T09:37:43.270-06:00Thanks for the post. The list idea is something I...Thanks for the post. The list idea is something I will have to use... (when I actually edit the manuscript) XD<br /><br />I really liked Thirst and can not wait for the edited version.<br />- Book DragonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-2651074657875983612017-02-08T09:09:21.293-06:002017-02-08T09:09:21.293-06:00I'm on the verge of a major rewrite..... And i...I'm on the verge of a major rewrite..... And it's not the decent shape type. :D I finally finished my first first draft in January and I'm giving myself a good six weeks before I go back. <br /><br />I'm already going over it in my mind and saying, "I need that character to die, why is that in there?, that person needs to do this...." etc. <br />I'm relatively excited for the rewrite!Lexinoreply@blogger.com