Quick Tip: You can’t edit a blank page.

writerslifeThis sounds like common sense, right? You can’t edit a blank page. It’s so obvious it’s laughable. But a majority of writers are in love with the idea of being an author, not with the writing itself. Writing is hard. Sometimes it’s even painful.

But the good news is, you can edit and revise. You can get a critique partner to help you polish your manuscript until it shines. And then your editor and copy editor will help polish it further. But you have to put your story onto paper/screen first. So get to work!

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posted Friday, October 23rd, 2009 | filed under Quick Tips

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