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What Is It Like to Read a First Draft?

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What Do You Do with a First Draft? Experts in the writing field say to give your manuscript’s first draft a breather before you dive back in to edit. The idea behind diverting your attention is that if you’ve had time away, when you come back to evaluate your work, you’ll be able to read[…]

Learning from Your Mistakes

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As a mother, it’s often my instinct to protect my children from making mistakes. I use warnings, what-ifs, stories and other examples to help guide their judgment.  I’m especially thorough when discussing areas where I’ve made mistakes. As a parent, my own lessons are put to use if I can pass them on to my[…]