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This article is a fascinating take on Austen and Charlotte Bronte, but it’s also interesting to think about it in terms of your work. How do your characters change? What forces prompt their change? How do they relate to other characters? #writingtip

https://t.co/byqGwHStdS

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This is especially true in the first round or two of revision after you’ve finished drafting OR if you’re already querying and getting passes after requests. Most agents are editorial now, so there’s probably a bigger issue lurking.

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When revising, think like Elizabeth Warren, and aim for big, structural change.

Seriously, whomever you’re voting for, too often I see writers who think revision means changing sentences. You might need to break down your story’s plot arc or character motivation. #writetip

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There’s room on the calendar for ONE more full edit this month! Check out the site for more info, and reach out if you need another pair of eyes on your work. https://t.co/UOozJlzOsA

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Titles are SO tricky. This advice could spark some ideas...

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Excellent and useful suggestions for writing outside your experience.

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Working on the first submission package of 2020! If your goal is to send your work out this year, Hyphen can help. #amediting

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@This_is_LH She’s a doll. Her sister is also adorable. Just two sweet little balls of fluff.

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Decided to work on an edit letter with my mom’s pups, but it turns out dogs aren’t very helpful with this sort of thing.

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#amwriting #amrevising advice thread---

Wait 6-8 weeks.

Do not look at your manuscript, synopsis, or query letter.

BEFORE LOOKING AT YOUR MANUSCRIPT:
From memory, write every scene of your novel in order. Put remembered ones wherever you happen to remember them.

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Another day, another submission package critique (undoubtedly the most popular service!), but the pumpkin cream cold brew is as tasty as everyone’s said. #amediting

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Coffee mornings and cocktail evenings; client notes at any time. #amediting.

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Thanks to a request from @beccaleehart, this month's blog post is all about endings. Check it out! https://t.co/geuYprWqbG #writetip #writingadvice #WritingCommunity

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I’ll never tire of sharing this #writingtip on sentence lengths.

"Don't just write words. Write music." #amediting #writingcommmunity

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@beccaleehart Ooooh interesting.

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Any blog post topic requests? Want to do something related to craft this month... 🤔

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This blurb is how it’s done! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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@JacAndElsie Definitely! I think a phone consultation combined with a review of the pitch would work well. Shoot me an email: jennifer[at]hyphencraft[dot]com.

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@MichelleHffmn Yay! So glad you enjoy them. That was a client suggestion. 😊