Before I can turn the novel over to first readers, I like to make several passes through the text to catch errors. One of my regular methods is to convert the novel into spoken text and listen to it. Lots of simple errors can be caught this way. Reading a novel can be done in… Continue reading Listening to the Novel
Tag: writing
First Readers
When I finish a novel, at least in the early drafts, I need to run it past eyes other than mine. For several years, I’ve collected a few friendly souls who’ve helped me out. The problem is that I’m writing novels that I believe would be ideal for high school libraries, and all my first… Continue reading First Readers
I sent off the Wildlife Galleys today
I sold a story to ANALOG some time back. Long time readers may remember me mentioning it when I signed the contract. Well, they’re finally getting closer to publishing it. So they’ve done the layout for that issue of the magazine and the last thing I have to do is a final proofreading. Not all… Continue reading I sent off the Wildlife Galleys today