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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2023 · 14 MIN

46. Six editing lenses that help with revisions

from Embracing the Fiction Author Journey · host Erin P.T. Canning

Have you started revising your story only to feel like you're going in circles? Does the revision process feel overwhelming and you don't know what to tackle next? In today's episode, you are going to learn how you can use different lenses to review your work and how this method can help make the revision process less chaotic. Tune in to learn 6 different editing lenses for the revision process that you can start using today.Topics discussed in this episode: Changing your focusSimplifying overwhelm 1. Time and location2. Showing emotions3. Character arcs4. Chapter purpose5. Plot6. MoodThe four stages of the writing process About Erin: Erin P.T. Canning has worked for more than 15 years as a magazine and book editor, encouraging each writer’s individual voice and strengthening their writing goals. She always planned to write a book. Then she had kids. While she focused on them, she stopped writing—for six years. Something deep inside was missing. Depression, anxiety, and anger forced her to search for herself, both for her sake and her family’s.Despite fearing her skills had atrophied, Erin started writing again. One journal entry led to one blog post that led to her creating her podcast, Parents Who Write. Erin’s current role as a podcaster and writing coach enables her to help others pursue their writing dreams.Finally, she finished writing her own shitty first draft and will release her first novel in 2023. She earned her MA in Writing from Johns Hopkins University, and she lives with her husband and their two boys in Maryland.Connect with Erin: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinptcanning Twitter: http://twitter.com/erinptcanning  Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/parentswhowrite Book a free 30-minute consultation call:  https://calendly.com/parentswhowrite/30min-meeting Send us Fan MailREADY TO TAKE YOUR WRITING FURTHER? Join our Patreon community and access our vibrant Discord writing group to get writing prompts, participate in sprints, download free resources, and more: https://www.patreon.com/erinptcanningeditor

Have you started revising your story only to feel like you're going in circles? Does the revision process feel overwhelming and you don't know what to tackle next? In today's episode, you are going to learn how you can use different lenses to review your work and how this method can help make the revision process less chaotic. Tune in to learn 6 different editing lenses for the revision process that you can start using today. Topics discussed in this episode: Changing you...

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