Make Sense of the Self-Edit

MetaStellar Magazine's Writing Advice of the Week for December 3, 2023

This year’s National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) has officially come to a close, and what a wild month it was. I hope all of you who participated are proud of what you’ve accomplished. For those who are who may be feeling a bit deflated after NaNoWriMo, I feel you. We all have our methods for coping with a lack of quality writing time. But an ambition to write or edit a book without clear and quantifiable goals and a path to achieve those goals — whatever that looks like for each of us — is just a wish. And wishes don’t write drafts. Getting back on track doesn’t need to come with a headache, though.

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Links Mentioned
Creative Breaths: Finding Your Writing Rhythm: https://annejanzer.com/creative-breaths-finding-your-writing-rhythm/

Self-Editing After NaNoWriMo: https://www.nownovel.com/blog/self-editing-your-work-after-completing-nanowrimo/

Why Your Draft Doesn’t Make Sense (Plus What To Do About It): https://bang2write.com/2023/11/why-your-draft-doesnt-make-sense-plus-what-to-do-about-it.html

Yes, Virginia, Story Themes Still Matter: https://writerunboxed.com/2023/11/29/yes-virginia-story-themes-still-matter/

How To Find The Major Dramatic Question Of Your Story: https://www.savannahgilbo.com/blog/major-dramatic-question

First Impressions Matter: Effective Front Pages: https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/11/first-impressions-matter-effective-front-pages/

7 Creative Ways To Sell More Books: A Comprehensive Guide For Authors: https://selfpublishedauthor.com/node/716