M.C. Harold

A student of the craft. An author working toward publishing his first novel

[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

Well were starting this back up. Not sure what even works anymore, so I'm just going to type thoughts.

Tried to write, but I'm just not into it at all. So I'm learning how to make a video game.

Watched 3 videos on Unity ! Love the Engine so far.

#Unity #Thursday #BackIntoIt

[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

Alright writers! Who's your favorite #Villain and what made them your number one choice?

Drop it below!

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[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

Alright writers! Who's your favorite #Villain and what made them your number one choice?

Drop it below!

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[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

Here's a one line editing tip for removing filler. Every word counts!

Ex: " Picking up the dagger, Emily studied the brown leather handle gripping the blade;"

Cut the end: "Picking up the dagger, Emily studied the brown leather handle;"

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[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

So, what's everyone's outlining method, or do you choose not to indulge in it at all?

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[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

So, what's everyone's outlining method, or do you choose not to indulge in it at all?

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[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

Just started watching the new season of 'THE BEAR'. The emotion that the show draws out is masterful, and the message of healing through communication is sublime. I can't wait to finish it!

#Hulu #TheBear #TheBearFX

[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

Here's a one-liner example! And don't forget to look for adverbs!

"Like before, sleep was nothing but a descent into madness."
or it could be

"Like before, sleep was merely a descent into madness."

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[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

#TGIF writers! Here's a before and after editing example, and a friendly reminder that editing isn't always about fixing mistakes. Sometimes it's just about molding what's already there!

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[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

#TGIF writers! Here's a before and after editing example. Also, a friendly reminder that editing isn't always about fixing mistakes; sometimes it's just about molding what's already there!

[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

@WriterJenIf Now switch it to active voice.

"A large fanged beast, with hungry eyes, chased after his friend ruthlessly."

In this example: The beast (the subject) does the action (chase). So we can use the same descriptions as before, but now they bring a harder punch to our readers.

[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

Let's keep going and go over 3 Questions to help any writer with Line Editing!

1.) Is your writing passive?

This is the easiest thing to fix, as it means you just have some 'backspacing' to do. Don't describe how a subject received an action, but tell us what the subject did!

[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

@WriterJenIf Of course! Here's a common one I find in my own writing.

"His friend was chased, ruthlessly, by a beast with large fangs and hungry eyes."

In this example: His friend (the subject) is receiving the action (chased). The descriptions are there, but it lacks a certain punch.

[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

I hope some of these fixes gave you writers confidence in your editing! But if you're looking for more concrete examples be sure to check out my
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[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

3.) Does your writing suffer from poor rhythm or lack of clarity?

Sometimes the best words don't work--or perhaps a sentence just isn't natural. Read your writing out loud--and do it slowly! Feel the words in your mouth, and read things out of order to see how they stand alone!

[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

@BlaiseMarcc Slung can also mean to hurl (to push or propel), which is what occurred.

[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

Quick one line editing question. Which one do you prefer writers?

"Mark threw the wolf aside, like a ball slung off a bat."

or,

"Like a ball slung off a bat, Mark threw the wolf aside."

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[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

Hey writers, here's an easy editing tip to look out for!

Don't forget to cut the obvious!
"She nodded her head, agreeing with what was said."

Should be:
"She nodded, agreeing with what was said."

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[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

Hey writers, here's an easy editing tip to look out for!

Don't forget to cut the obvious!
"She nodded her head, agreeing with what was said."

Should be:
"She nodded, agreeing with what was said."

[M.C. Harold @mcharold_]

@LouiseWeebe I agree! Thanks for commenting!