Editing is a daunting task. There are so many things one doesn’t realize needs to go. Filler words are one of the most important things you can strike from your document. Here is short list to go by: Just Very Really Literally Quite Perhaps In order Actually Rather Stuff That You don’t always need toContinue reading “Editing: Filler Words”
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Editing Tips For Writers of Fiction
Some of my favorite advice to give writers when editing their work is to cut 1/3 of their work after they’ve gone through the first draft process. This speeds pace, nails down conciseness, and keeps your reader turning that page. The worst thing in the world to happen to an author, other than terrible reviews,Continue reading “Editing Tips For Writers of Fiction”
Ever After (Cursed Series) Release
A few more days until Ever After is released and I’m over the moon. On September 1st, the first installation of the Cursed Series, Ever After will be available for order. I’ll be hosting a question answer session online on my Facebook author page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Odessa-Loraine-Black/293831887382283 This has been one of the highlights of my life.Continue reading “Ever After (Cursed Series) Release”