Tag Archives: revision techniques

Action Packed

Posted on November 29, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Now that I’m pondering a new revision of my YA novel inspired by some helpful feedback, I’m gathering advice from a variety of sources on how to bring more energy and action into my story. I came across some editing … Continue reading →

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Self-revision Strategies

Posted on August 5, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Revising can be one of the most demanding stages of any writing project. It can be both frustrating and fulfilling, energizing and exhausting. Having just completed a major revision of my YA novel, I know this firsthand. But overall, I … Continue reading →

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Clutter Control

Posted on April 30, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Clutter is the disease of American writing. We are a society strangling in unnecessary words, circular constructions, pompous frills, and meaningless jargon.” “People read with their ears, whether they know it or not.” William Zinsser On the bookshelves of many … Continue reading →

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Poetic Pointers

Posted on March 29, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“I don’t will a poem into being. I unravel it.” Dana Gioia Dana Gioia is the award-winning author of several collections of poetry. He also spearheaded “Poetry Out Loud,” a national competition that involved nearly half a million high-schoolers. In … Continue reading →

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