Tag: help
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Rewrites in 4 Easy Phases: Phase 4: Micro Assessment and Changes
We’ve made it. We’ve arrived at the final phase of the rewrite, and from here, you know you can succeed. (Um, is it just me, or have I really been that obsessed with plot structure that I think the 4 phases are also based on the four plot sections?) Well, good news is, we have…
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Rewrites in 4 Easy Phases: Phase 2: Macro Assessment and Changes
Herein we enter the phase of rewrites I never properly considered … and have had to do many, many more drafts of the zombie book than I should have. So hopefully you don’t have the same problems, I’m here to help. Phase 2 looks at the big issue changes and issues to address during the…
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Choosing a Setting: How do you choose?
I’ve been thinking a lot about setting and atmosphere recently. It definitely isn’t one of my strengths, and I want to change that – and what better opportunity than the latest rewrite? I’ve also found a few problems where the setting I chose just doesn’t work. Which begs the question: how do you choose the…
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How to Celebrate the Joy and Success of Others
I’ve recently realized something: I’m better at dealing with people when they’re down than when they’re happy. It’s a strange thing to think about. But I’m quite good at offering sound advice, helping loved ones plan a way out of the hole they feel trapped in. That I’m great at. But when things are really…