Developmental Fiction Editing
Master List of IndieCat Blog Posts In order to make it easier for new site visitors to explore the blog posts here, I have made a master list of IndieCat Blog Posts. I’m still drawing up this list so not all posts have yet been listed here. What is developmental editing? Developmental editing or manuscript […]
What is the difference between a manuscript critique and a full developmental edit? What can you expect from each service? And which might be best for your circumstances? The basics Developmental editing focuses on the so-called “big picture” elements of a book – the plot, characterisation, theme, structure, and so on. Just to confuse things […]
This post deals with two writing competitions with the same deadline – 1st July. One is a short story competition, and the other is a novel competition where the first round requires submitting the opening 5000 words. Historical Writers’ Association: Dorothy Dunnett Short Story Competition The annual HWA Dorothy Dunnett Short Story Competition is open […]
I decided to write up a quick post to warn about some problems I’ve seen recently regarding editors. X (formerly Twitter) recently had writers talking about their experiences with editors. Some writers obviously do have problematic experiences and are rightly wary about working with another editor. However, I wanted to flag up a few issues. […]
Writers who start later in life Is it ever too late to start writing? With some careers, youth is the best time to start – with more athletic careers, including ballet dancing, it’s pretty much a requirement. Some sports and forms of dance can be taken up later. And so can drawing, painting, music, and […]
I recently edited a novel with a heavy Gothic influence, and it got me thinking about the ingredients of Gothic fiction. In the short video above (1:43 seconds long), I list some of the key ingredients, but by no means all. This posts delves deeper into the topic. Gothic fiction is a popular genre with […]