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Aug 16 07 8:07 AM

QUOTE (CelticMemories @ August 14, 2007 02:47 pm)
you'll begin to see the weaknesses in your writing and will have an idea how to fix the problems (like, for instance, getting rid of adverbs, adjectives, and passive voice and cutting "garbage" words, removing redundancies.) You'll begin to see how important it is to make sure the story "moves," that there is sufficient motivation, and that the conflict is continuous and escalating.

Have you been reading my first drafts Celtic?

Sorry, I short changed this subject really, didn't I?

Books, courses, online free sites, conventions, FictionFactor, crit groups and lots of practise will all help improve your writing. Don't forget reading - books, mags, newsletters and other published and unpublished works.

Thanks for the book tips Tina. I will be ordering them soon. I cant borrow from libriaries - always need to own them for some reason.

Celtic, can you post a link to the online courses you recommended, please.

Yesterday I submitted my application for a Diploma in Professional Writing starting next year. Four years of part time study coming up. Scary fictionfactor/scream.gif

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