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Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 6:12 pm
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Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 6:52 pm
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:40 am
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:50 pm
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 3:59 pm
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Many writers are unhappy with their work, Shanna. We always think we can do better. You don't even want to know how many stories I've stopped working on, or tried to rewrite, because I wasn't happy with my work.
Here is my advice.
First off, you know how you want it all to go. Is this a basic idea, or do you have every detail in place? Think about that.
Second, it doesn't matter if it totally stinks the first time around. Writers RARELY turn their first copy of their book into the publisher. They go back and tweak things, make their books better. The important thing is to get it done. Get through it. Once you've done that, you can go back OR you can have somebody help you go back.
Third, talk to other writers. This is kind of what you're doing. But don't just rant. Talk about your story ideas and let ideas bounce around. Bounce off ideas with other writers.
Fourth, make sure you know what kind of age group you're going for. Are you going for toddlers? Elementary school kids? Middle school kids? This will determine how you will write it.
If you EVER, EVER need somebody to critique your writing, give you suggestions, correct grammar, or any other number of things to do with writing--I would be overjoyed to help you with any of those things. You have help. Don't be afraid to use it. heart
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Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 10:14 pm
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