Tag Archives: editing habits

Where to Go from Here

Posted on August 17, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Although I’m in the midst of another re-write (meaning, the story is complete) rewrite (for me) sometimes means changing things to the point where the older edit just doesn’t seem to apply anymore. The story became something new and went … Continue reading →

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Compounds Conundrum

Posted on June 21, 2014 by RaineBalkera

I suppose a lot of hater mail will magically appear in my in-box as a result of this post, but that’s never stopped me before. I’m noticing the misuse of compound words to mean something the word itself doesn’t. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Grammar Time

Posted on April 3, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Okay, so, today I’m browsing my FB feed when I come across this (above) and further down the page I land on another cutesy-saccharin-sweet-aw-garsh gag post about feelings, mushy-lovey dork stuff a certain someone constantly posts (to drive me bonkers, … Continue reading →

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Opinion vs Knowledge

Posted on March 31, 2014 by RaineBalkera

I’m writing again. And thinking some more. Taking notes as I go. Walking around the house for exercise and clearing my mind of all things negative. I’m writing once again. 🙂 Still, I can’t seem to get past the morning … Continue reading →

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POV part 3

Posted on March 29, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Since this whole point-of-view thing started for me with my own writing, I’ve had great trouble trying to go back to my story and just get it done. I’m still taking lots of notes for the story, though, to convince … Continue reading →

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Editing is Murder

Posted on March 28, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Literally and figuratively, I think. This is a double-edged sword in my opinion. You know you have to go back and fix your original work, but in the process, I personally end up re-writing the whole damn thing. My editing … Continue reading →

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A New Pair of Eyes

Posted on March 26, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Another not-so-profound statement and yet it seems logical and apropos to life in general. I grew up in a dysfunctional household just like nearly everyone else, but there were a few things of value or worth that have managed to … Continue reading →