As you know, I'm chin-deep in revision/re-imagining/rewriting/re-everything with FRIENDLY FIRE, so here's some inspirational links to keep us going.
There's a lovely checklist on this one and suggestions for polishing it off. Check out the links at the end, too.
How Do You Know When Your Manuscript Is Ready?
I love this one! There's so many words to weed on this list, it should keep us busy for a while.
Plague Words and Phrases
I particularly like Ame Dyckman's "Door Test" and Lisha Cauthen's list of when to let it go.
How Do Authors Know When Their Manuscripts Are Ready?
And for you OUTLANDER fans:
Outlander Starz Instagram
STARZ Outlander
DianaGabaldon
And if you aren't a fan...What are you waiting for?
And now the Self Lovin' Blog Hop from Tara Watson. She wants us to do something radical. She wants us to tell something positive about ourselves. I didn't have to go far to find something. Look at the rest of this blogpost. I'm want to encourage others with helpful links. That's right, I'm a natural-born encourager. If you know me from the Goals posts at Book and Writers Forum or from the WFWA Write-A-Thin, you've gotten a taste of my love of making others feel good about themselves. That's the goal of Tara's Bloghop! So, go on board and make some positive noise!!!
Oh! I love yours Zan Marie. And you are so, so spot on--you are AWESOME at encouragement. You've been heaping it out to me for years, and it's more appreciated than you know.
ReplyDeleteFWIW I think, on the writing side, you're darn good at characterization. Darn good.
Thanks for participating! :)
[blushing] Thank you, Tara! I do like my characters--a lot--even when they're misbehaving. ;-)
ReplyDeleteOoh, I like that weeding list. Very useful!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes - you're an awesome encourager. Perfect that you're our cheerleader and "goal keeper" on the Forum!
Thank you, Deniz! I'm glad you liked that weeding list.
DeletePositivity is a huge asset - and one I so value!! That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Liz!
DeleteYou are a great encourager! That makes you invaluable as a beta reader. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! I'm blushing again. thanks, Sara! ;-)
DeleteThat is definitely an awesome talent! A great one to share, too :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Meradeth! Welcome to the Shade! ;-)
DeleteThat's a talent that affects everyone around you as well, so it's a great and powerful strength :)
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThanks for the great links and I'm cheering you on as you rework and reimagine! Friendly Fire is going to be amazing when you're finished!
ReplyDeleteI do hope so, Charlotte! I'm in a bit of a Real Life slump this week. ;-)
DeleteThe more encouragers in the world, the better. Thanks for the links.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Leslie!
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