Tag Archives: Revision process

Following Flaubert

Posted on April 11, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe.” Gustave Flaubert Discovering what you believe takes time — you can’t really rush it. It took five years for Flaubert to write Madame Bovary — and it is … Continue reading →

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First Chapters

Posted on February 7, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Let’s face it: first chapters are terrifically important — and tough to write well. Your first chapter can’t be a couch potato — it has to sing for its supper! A fantastic first sentence grabs readers and pulls them in … Continue reading →

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