Tips for writers:
- Do write the first draft off the top of your head.
- Put it away for a week, then re-read it, fixing spelling and grammar errors.
- Add and remove stuff without mercy (keep a printed copy of the original in case you change your mind).
- Wash, rinse, repeat until happy with the copy.
- Make a "pretty" copy for the editor and be ready for whatever comes your way.
- After you get over your hurt feelings, fix it and resubmit.
In time, you will get it right.
Cool editing tools:
- Grammarly/Hemingwayapp.com
- Tool kit that comes with your word processor
- Human editors
- That stupid red English book that gets revised every year, and you are forced to buy it over and over and over again... Aaaagghhh!!
Hi Mike,
ReplyDeleteI sent in what was basically my second or third draft and while I didn't get rejected, I'm also not certain of making it in. As with you, I found the editors gave great feedback and I'm working on my revised submission.
Good luck with your rewriting.
Yes it's a cold hard process, I relate with all your comments. We will overcome.
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