Old dog learns new tricks

Sep 24, 2009 19:19

It's always so refreshing when a fresh eye points out gremlins in a manuscript. Without the wonders of internet and email, how the HELL did authors do this in the "old" days?

What did I learn?
I still have a bit of passive voice creeping through at times.
I sometimes muddle the order of events in a sentence which, although not wrong, can be reworded.
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publishing, nerine dorman, fantasy, writing

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bittermint September 24 2009, 18:04:57 UTC
I still have problems with the cause-and-effect thing myself. Takes awhile to rid oneself of these bad habits.

That said, I have to say how impressed I was with KR. Hard to believe it was your first book. You've got a fan for life right here, and urban fantasy isn't usually my thing. :)

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nerinedorman September 24 2009, 20:43:47 UTC
Thanks! Well, you'll be glad to know that the sequel is entering the production schedule as soon as Nay gets the contract.

BTW... email me with your postal address and I'll mail you a promo photo as thanks.

There are only 50 and they'll only go to people who're special to me.

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