Write Your First Novel Now. Book 8 - On Revision and Editing: Write A Book Series. A Beginner's Guide, #8
By Robbie Kew
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This is book number 8 in this series and I hope it helps beginners who are about to face editing.
Writing is fun, editing is not. At least that’s how I feel about it. But it has to be done. And for your own sake, I believe it is important for beginners to do their own editing, at least at first. Go through it and get your work as perfect as it can be before you entrust it to anyone else.
There are two reasons for this. The first, and most important, is that you will learn from it. We all learn from our mistakes, and as you edit you will notice mistakes that you make and hopefully become more aware and less likely to make those mistakes in your future work. The second is that you need to be sure your work is what you intended it to be before you let anyone else offer an opinion on it. It will ensure that your work remains your own.
Also, editing is an expensive business so the more you do initially, the less will be needed by someone you are paying.
There are tips aplenty in this little book. I hope it helps you.
Robbie Kew
ABOUT THE AUTHOR - ROBBIE KEW When Robbie Kew retired early from a varied working life, which included the duties of Secretary to Members of Parliament, Researcher, Primary School Teacher, and Bank Manager, she began to take writing classes and discovered the joy of writing short stories. At the same time Robbie decided to study for the Bachelor of Arts degree she had always wanted. This was the start of a new world. She now has many degrees including a Masters in Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism and a Post Graduate Diploma in Writing. Her qualifications provide an excellent background for story writing. At present Robbie teaches writing classes called "Book Writers’ Workshop" with the University of the Third Age (U3A) and is happy to have finally completed her first series of novels. Recovery - The Series contains four books. It is the story of a family’s secrets and crimes, and the deceit that follows it through generations. Book 1 - Maddison Fame Book 2 - A Maddison Recovery Book 3 - Heirs of Maddison Book 4 - Lucky for Maddison A second series is underway. She is also writing a series of small books on a variety of writing topics called - Write a Book Series: A Beginner’s Guide - WRITE YOUR FIRST NOVEL NOW. So far she has published 9 books in the series. Robbie lives in Australia, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. She is divorced, has one lovely daughter, and three exciting grand children.
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Write Your First Novel Now. Book 1 - Start in 6 Easy Steps: Write A Book Series. A Beginner's Guide, #1 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWrite Your First Novel Now. Book 2 - Motivation, Commitment, & Planning: Write A Book Series. A Beginner's Guide, #2 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWrite Your First Novel Now. Book 3 - The Outline: Write A Book Series. A Beginner's Guide, #3 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWrite Your First Novel Now. Book 5 - On chapters: Write A Book Series. A Beginner's Guide, #5 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWrite Your First Novel Now. Book 4 - Getting to Know Your Characters: Write A Book Series. A Beginner's Guide, #4 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWrite Your First Novel Now. Book 7 - The First Draft: Write A Book Series. A Beginner's Guide, #7 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWrite Your First Novel Now. Book 6 - On Structure: Write A Book Series. A Beginner's Guide, #6 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWrite Your First Novel Now. Book 8 - On Revision and Editing: Write A Book Series. A Beginner's Guide, #8 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWrite Your First Novel Now. Book 9 - On Publishing: Write A Book Series. A Beginner's Guide, #9 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
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Write Your First Novel Now. Book 8 - On Revision and Editing - Robbie Kew
ABOUT THIS BOOK
This Little Book is a collection of suggestions, tips, and guidance for editing your first draft. Editing and Proofreading are time-consuming tasks and they can be daunting for new writers.
However, it is suggested here that you don’t pass the task off to someone else—at least not at first. Editing and proofreading your own first draft will do two things.
It will ensure that your work remains your own without the chance of any outside interference. It is easy for new writers who are unsure of their skills, to be intimidated and persuaded to make changes that alter the intent of their work. So doing it yourself at least at first draft stage will firm the story, the characters, and the intent in your mind.
It will also teach you a great deal. If your first draft is extremely rough you will have a lot of work to do. Learning how to do it the right way as you edit will help you to be a better writer when you next write a first