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First 250 Words: Then and Now

Posted onAugust 30, 2018August 29, 2018AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

What we learn on the first page of a novel should be the most important stuff of all. Read More …

CategoriesEditing, FictionTagsCarol Newman Cronin, editing, first page, revising, revision, WIP

Chapter One: Just Say No to Noise

Posted onAugust 30, 2018August 29, 2018AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Start off the story with just enough of the perfect details to hook the reader. Easy, right? Read More …

CategoriesFiction, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, first chapter, revising, WIP

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Revision Magic: Break for Champagne

Posted onDecember 14, 2017December 14, 2017AuthorCarol Newman Cronin1 Comment

The more I write, the more convinced I am that revision is where the real magic happens. Read More …

CategoriesEditing, FictionTagsCarol Newman Cronin, editing, revising, revision, writing

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Dumpster Filling and Diving

Posted onNovember 2, 2017October 24, 2017AuthorCarol Newman Cronin1 Comment

When revising, a dumpster can be quite inspiring. Read More …

CategoriesEditing, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, dumpster, editing, revising

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