I am busy created content for my website. Here is one of the videos, in which I deal with the phrase "rough draft" and then give you the Magic Question of Revision.
Any thoughts?
I am busy created content for my website. Here is one of the videos, in which I deal with the phrase "rough draft" and then give you the Magic Question of Revision.
Any thoughts?
Great vlog! Revision is definitely difficult for me, but I love your advice.
Great video, Laurie! It’s so easy to forget that question, “how can I make this better?” but it’s really the essential question regardless of where you are in terms of your development as a writer. This is a great way to start my writing week. Thank you!!
Even though I can’t imagine thinking of running a marathon as “the fun part,” that was a great analogy and very helpful. I’m going to share it with my kids and take it to heart myself. Thank you!
I love you. This is awesome.
Thanks for the encouragement.
Hey Laurie, I know what a huge proponent of libraries you are. Have you heard this story about the high school that is getting rid of all the books in their library? I am appalled. Love to hear your thoughts about it!
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/09/04/a_library_without_the_books/
Book on teaching revision
Long time reader, first time commenter. I’m a big fan… of your work and now also your writing cottage.
In case you ever get asked for recommendations, Barry Lane’s AFTER THE END is hands-down the best approach to revision I’ve ever seen. I used it with students as a teacher, and it has helped my own writing immensely. (FYI, I have no relationship with Lane or Heinemann. : ) )
http://www.heinemann.com/products/08714.aspx
Cheers,
Darsa
Great post!
I’m a high school English teacher and I enjoyed your talk about revision. I think the way you frame revision will really help students get it, and hopefully have a better attitude about revision. I plan to show it to my students! Thank you! – Michelle Blakely
I’m glad that you emphasize how much revision is involved in a novel. When I talk to non-writer friends and family they are shocked by all the revision that is needed. It’s just not something that people who don’t write novels understand.