Clarifying and not clarifying in exposition

Let’s address an issue today that a lot of aspiring writers run into with their critiquers: “I don’t get what’s going on here.” I did a Copy & Line Edit on the opening pages of a very beautiful novel this past week. I did a Developmental Edit—along with a Copy… Read more“Clarifying and not clarifying in exposition”

Literary Mash-Up Extravaganza, Day #5

The Long Farewell, My Lovely Philip Marlowe gets hopelessly confused and rescues a psychotic young woman with a happy triggerfinger from the law, while Moose Malone deals rough justice all over Los Angeles before taking off for Mexico. Nick Now We Are Six Degrees of Separation Christopher Robin grows up… Read more“Literary Mash-Up Extravaganza, Day #5”

Literary Mash-Up Extravaganza, Day #4

Long Day’s Journey to the Center of the Earth Jules Verne’s science fiction classic of a squabbling family fighting off prehistoric sea serpents and each other. Jack Shakely Sea is for Cortez Kinsey Millhone follows Doc Rickets to Mexico, where she rescues him from the love and affection of a… Read more“Literary Mash-Up Extravaganza, Day #4”