editing novels

Cover to Cover IV: Learning to Love Editing

This is the fourth entry in my Cover to Cover series which follows a story idea from inception until potential publication. Several months back in my third entry, I talked about owning a first draft and how to get through it to the end. Well, in August of this year I finished my first draft. … Read more

Target Editing – A Time-Saving Strategy for Writers

by A. Howitt

For me, editing was the worst part of writing, which is why I never did it. In an attempt to turn editing into a more manageable process, I have combined two of my favorite hobbies into one theory, which I call “Target Editing.” I compare editing to archery. Archery is a wonderful sport. It takes … Read more