tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604618242929059089.post6972114437843966042..comments2023-09-05T09:24:47.787-04:00Comments on Lily's Notes in the margins: Adventures in Editing - The Oh Carp Stage And The Battle Plan Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041356917989003119noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604618242929059089.post-89798962391980038342013-05-17T22:42:12.293-04:002013-05-17T22:42:12.293-04:00That is a good point. I don't particularly re...That is a good point. I don't particularly relish the idea of printing it out, as my manuscript is about 425 pages long. I'll definitely look into the Kindle idea. <br /><br />My NaNo '11 was actually a rewrite of a 5000ish story I wrote when I was 12. Changed nearly everything. I'll probably change nearly everything again. Good luck on your rewrite when you get to it! Lily J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08517974784100159005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604618242929059089.post-90807979867203987222013-05-17T22:27:14.203-04:002013-05-17T22:27:14.203-04:00Yes! But The Glittered Aramdillo is worse, as it w...Yes! But The Glittered Aramdillo is worse, as it would scare Seana to death ;) <br /><br />Good luck with said plans! My problem with the Insta!Luv in Noxubra was that I just kinda forgot to write in that subplot. Lily J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08517974784100159005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604618242929059089.post-42873330554946449922013-05-17T20:55:10.552-04:002013-05-17T20:55:10.552-04:00Kinda like The Aardvark. ;)
Insta!Luv is somethin...Kinda like The Aardvark. ;)<br /><br />Insta!Luv is something I have to avoid in Short-Circuited. I have plans for Keegan...<br /><br />~RobynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604618242929059089.post-59151383427856378442013-05-17T20:20:32.303-04:002013-05-17T20:20:32.303-04:00When you edit on the computer, your brain is in &q...When you edit on the computer, your brain is in "create" mode or "there are too many words dancing across the screen" mode. Printing it out or putting on the kindle forces your brain to think of your work as a book, and you therefore catch more.<br /><br />The Ankulen received a full rewrite. The first chapter had serious issues, and by the time I had finished rewriting it, I had changed so much, I just had to keep going. I understand when it comes to your '11. My first long work has been rewritten about four times, and it's awaiting a fifth - for when I get to its place in the series, since I've stuck another book in front of it.Kendra E. Ardnekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593051552921296108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604618242929059089.post-39364142989903869132013-05-17T19:34:15.225-04:002013-05-17T19:34:15.225-04:00My sister has a Kindle that I might be able to bor...My sister has a Kindle that I might be able to borrow. Thanks for that idea! Usually I use Microsoft Word's comment feature a lot, and it's really helpful. <br /><br />Ah. The rewrite. My NaNo '11 is going to require that. The idea wasn't awful, but it was my first nearly-novel sized story, so it didn't turn out all that well. I'll go back to it some day, as I love some of the characters and have good plans for some of the others. Lily J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08517974784100159005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604618242929059089.post-54008069652964548822013-05-17T19:30:27.698-04:002013-05-17T19:30:27.698-04:00Glittered armadillos have absolutely nothing to do...Glittered armadillos have absolutely nothing to do with this post, but they are an interesting image. And The Glittered Armadillo would make a fearsome villain indeed. <br /><br />Insta!Luv refers to a romantic relationship that develops too quickly, so yes, you're right. That's actually a term I stole from someone on the GTW Facebook group. (Really, the only reason I stay on Facebook). <br /><br />Thanks!<br />Lily J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08517974784100159005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604618242929059089.post-18953436809996340532013-05-17T14:50:19.204-04:002013-05-17T14:50:19.204-04:00Do you have a Kindle? I've found my kindle to ...Do you have a Kindle? I've found my kindle to be an invaluable help in my editing process. I can email the files to it, and use its notes system to mark it up. The best part is that it doesn't use up paper.<br /><br />Another thing I've done is just start over and rewrite it. This is a desperate measure that should be reserved for when you pantsed the novel, and made so many changes, it no longer makes sense - but you still love the story, so you don't want to just throw it out the window.Kendra E. Ardnekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593051552921296108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604618242929059089.post-8731031434361360422013-05-17T13:41:55.750-04:002013-05-17T13:41:55.750-04:00I have a question about glittered armadillos-- wha...I have a question about glittered armadillos-- what do glittered aramdillos have to do with this post? :)Perhaps your villain will be called The Glittered Armadillo? Hear his name and tremble!<br /><br />I like the term Insta!Luv. I assume that means something like "My darling Annaline, you are my truest love as of now, though I have never had any such thought of you before!" and possibly insert a kiss.<br /><br />Hope the editing goes well! <br /><br />~Robyn Hoode<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604618242929059089.post-75171806954983369152013-05-17T06:48:34.970-04:002013-05-17T06:48:34.970-04:00Great plan. If one part of it doesn't work, d...Great plan. If one part of it doesn't work, don't fret. Do another part until the first makes sense or you know how to deal with it. It'll all get done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041356917989003119noreply@blogger.com