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Tag: blurb

What’s it all about?

I’ve decided to share my ideas for a blurb, intro letter or even an elevator pitch in this blog. (An elevator pitch is where you find yourself in the same lift (I am British not American!) as a publisher and have thirty seconds to pitch your idea before they get off at their floor.) It’s… Continue reading What’s it all about?

Published March 10, 2013
Categorized as Writing Tagged blurb, buddhism, novel, writing

Editing strategy

Everything I’ve read about editing suggests that you should write lots and then cut out the superfluous words to create tighter, leaner prose. I think Stephen King aims to lose at least 10% on the first draft rewrite. I have a problem with this. Ever since I was at school, I’ve always been very terse… Continue reading Editing strategy

Published June 21, 2012
Categorized as Writing Tagged blurb, creative, draft, edit, novel, plot, synopsis, writing
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