>Wide or Deep? –

by | Dec 1, 2010 | Canadian novel writing, creative writing, critiquing, editing, first draft, literary writing, novel, novel writing, rewriting, second draft, writing mentors, writing process, Writing retreats

> I have several options now. Or at least I thought I did. With fire singeing my ass, I consider immediately beginning the next novel, alternating my time with re-writing this first beloved work. I want to go on every retreat for a five hundred mile radius, the New...

>Now what? – after the second first is complete

by | Nov 27, 2010 | Canadian novel writing, creative writing, critiquing, fiction, first draft, literary writing, literature, novel, novel writing, rewriting, second draft, writing, writing mentors, writing process

>My manuscript is printed and hole-punched and nestled into three brand new binders, and waiting for next Wednesday. That’s when I will hand it over to be read and critiqued by my lovely mentor, Sue Reynolds.I’m feeling much more confident now, that I have...