Posts about first draft

The First Reader

When the first proof copies of Cuckoo were distributed, I likened the feeling to taking my knickers[…]

Best Laid Plans

So, I didn’t keep up my resolution to post here three times a week during NaNovember. Man,[…]

A Great Book for Writers

I’ve just been reading this: Plot and Structure by James Scott Bell, and it’s kind of helping[…]

Poised, ready to dive in

Yesterday I lugged all 450 pages of the Every Vow You Break manuscript – with line-edits and[…]

What I Learned While Editing…

I’ve not been around for a while because, among other things, I have had my head down[…]

And Back to Work

I just got my editor’s notes through, and I’m very excited. It has been a long wait,[…]

But is the husband me?

So, the verdict on the first draft of novel #2 is out. AgentSimon: “Fucking hellfire, that’s a[…]

Editing for geeks

I have been a bit quiet of late because I am deep in editing mode, with a[…]

Finally, at last, etc.

I have finally stopped myself procrastinating and started the read through of draft one, novel #2. Before[…]

Weightlifting for weedy writers

I have printed out my first draft of novel #2, and it comes to nearly 500 pages,[…]