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On The Chopping Block

For some reason, I've opened my eyes to re-editing UNIQUE again. While reading the third book in the Sookie Stackhouse series and the 30 Days of Night novel (not simultaneously), I began to mentally dissect my own story, and came to the conclusion that there are quite a few paragraphs throughout that could completely be cut from the story. Whole scenes, as well.

I look forward to tightening up the story. It will make it a lot more fresh to read, and help the plot stay focused. At approximately 240 pages single-spaced, I'm going to print out the manuscript, and go through it with a highlighter. This may help with dealing with the strain on my eyes that this PC is ever giving me...

I'll be back soon and we'll see how many pages I was able to chop.
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  1. Annie WickingNovember 10, 2008 at 4:35 PM

    Elton, Before you print up the whole of your book. Have a go at doing a chapter by chapter break down.

    Take the key character( your point of view) what's important about the chapter i.e action or plotline in the chapter and the timeline.

    I'm doing at the moment. It may seem long winded but I've found it is helping me see what is wrong with my novel and it is helping to make my story stronger too.

    Just an idea.

    Thank you for dropping by and leaving a comment.

    Best wishes,
    Annie

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  2. Luke DodgeNovember 10, 2008 at 7:35 PM

    That is actually a great idea, Annie. I do believe I'll give it a go...

    I'll let you know what I come up with.

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