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I know Innovative Editing has written before about the best ways to edit and proofread one’s self. But considering the human race’s proclivi
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Jeannette DiLouie
Nov 9, 20172 min
Test Your “Writing Competition Eligibility” With This Quick Questionnaire!
Ready to showcase your skills, creative writer? Or non-fiction writer?
Hey, the writing competition spectrum is wide open! Which is why the
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Jeannette DiLouie
Oct 30, 20173 min
The Dashing Tale of a National Novel Writing Month Rebel!
It’s just about National Novel Writing Month go-time! Though for NaNoWriMo 2017, this writer has an editor’s goal instead.
I know that Nati
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Jeannette DiLouie
Oct 12, 20173 min
Everywhere a Plot Hole? Ol’ Creative Writer Had a Manuscript…
When it comes to checking for story plot holes in a manuscript, creative writers have a choice. They can do it the easier way or the hard wa
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jul 28, 20174 min
Why Your Published Manuscript Won't Wow Everyone
I know I’ve been dishing out a lot of tough writing love these last few weeks about your manuscript, saying that your first draft might be b
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jul 27, 20173 min
You’re on Draft No. What?!? Get That Manuscript Published!
Today’s writing-related Challenge of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, concerns the issue of publishaphobia: my mad
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jul 26, 20173 min
What Do Editors Do but Check Spelling and Grammar?
I had a highly entertaining editorial conversation with one of my genuinely awesome editing clients the other day.
I’d love to tell you all
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jul 25, 20173 min
A Humble Editor’s Opinion of What Your Final Draft Should Look Like
We’re up to “final draft” for today’s writing Definition of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, which means we’re dow
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jul 24, 20173 min
How Bad Can a First Draft Be? Check Out Mine…
Since I bashed not one but two published authors last week, I think it only right to criticize myself and my own writing today.
One of the
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jul 21, 20173 min
Don’t Be Horrified if Your Second Draft Is a (Really) Rough Draft
If you read last week’s Writing Rule #28, then you might be thinking that you recognize the blog post title above. In which case, you’re rig
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jul 20, 20174 min
8 Ways to Edit the Second Draft – or Any Draft – of Your Manuscript
Today’s writing-related Challenge of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, acknowledges how very tricky self-editing ca
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jul 19, 20174 min
Nobody’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf; We Just Don’t Like Her
Bring on the English-major flak, because I’m taking on a literary icon for Wednesday’s blog post! And unlike with Monday’s post, I’m naming
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jul 18, 20173 min
Think About Your Second Draft This Way, Not That Way
Today’s writing Definition of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, applies to “Second Draft.” Since that two-word conc
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jul 17, 20174 min
Don't Be Like This Ridiculous Book, Which I'll Be Nice and Not Name
When it comes to creative writing, particularly novel writing, there are just some errors that should not be published – at least three of w
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jul 13, 20172 min
The Best Way to Edit Your First Draft
Today’s writing-related Challenge of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, requires you to shift your writer’s perspect
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jul 12, 20174 min
8 Ways to Make Your Manuscript Look Professional – Part 2
On Monday, we covered Part 1 of an eight-item editorial tricks list, which detailed two specific tips to try out if you’re feeling a little
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jul 11, 20173 min
What to Expect From Your Novel Manuscript’s First Draft
Today’s writing Definition of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, is for “First Draft.” Which – let me tell you – is
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jul 10, 20174 min
8 Ways to Make Your Manuscript Look Professional – Part 1
There are two foundational steps to looking like a pro with your written copy, whether we’re talking about a professional article, a busines
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jun 19, 20173 min
The (Sometimes) Painful Art of Editing Creative Copy
Earlier this month, I finished editing the first draft of my Faerietales 5: Flights of Fancy manuscript – creative copy I had a lot of fun w
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jun 8, 20173 min
Understanding This Fact Can Make You a Better Writer
Sometimes, short really is sweet – and I’m not just saying that because I’m short myself. I’m saying that as one of those nitwits who scroll
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