Comments on: What to Do Before Revising a Nano Novel

By: Tam Francis

Tam Francis — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 16:09:10 +0000

Thank you for the awesome advice. I had not thought of reading it as a reader. I always wait a couple months before I dive in to edits. My novels are usually 100k, so I only have half a novel, but all your advice works as I approach the second half.

Thank you!

By: ANGELA ACKERMAN

ANGELA ACKERMAN — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:11:42 +0000

In reply to Lara Gallin. Congrats! That sounds like the perfect way to celebrate!

By: Lara Gallin

Lara Gallin — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 22:20:59 +0000

I’m pleased to say I rewarded my win with chocolate and mascarpone truffle and it was fabulous 🙂

I’m going to leave mine to simmer until January, provided I can resist the temptation of playing with newly acquired Scrivener!

By: Robyn LaRue

Robyn LaRue — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 22:49:02 +0000

I usually take heavy notes and let it all rest for December, go over and revise in January, then let it rest again until late spring. It’s a formula that might not work for everyone, but works great for me. 🙂 Timely advice, thanks, and yes, it needs to be repeated every year. 🙂

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By: Lisa Buie-Collard

Lisa Buie-Collard — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 20:35:11 +0000

Thank you so much for posting this! I’ve been feeling a bit lost and unsure of where to go next. It’s nice to have a game plan!

By: BECCA PUGLISI

BECCA PUGLISI — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:28:28 +0000

In reply to Leslie R.. Congrats! 50k is a HUGE accomplishment. Good for you :)

By: Leslie R.

Leslie R. — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:13:14 +0000

Such a good post! I’m not quite to “the end” of my NaNo project yet either, even though I hit 50,000, but I’m definitely bookmarking this for later!

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By: ANGELA ACKERMAN

ANGELA ACKERMAN — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 04:47:53 +0000

In reply to Stephanie Scott. I know, right? This is why I decided to repost it here from the original. I didn't want it to get lost because it really does apply to any nano or fast draft project! Thanks for stopping in and giving this post some love again! Ange

By: Stephanie Scott

Stephanie Scott — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 02:43:46 +0000

This advice is pertinent every year! I’m so glad I have another project to work on, otherwise I would be so antsy to revise my Nano novel. I’ll be itching to get back to it in a few weeks!

By: Angela

Angela — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 14:22:08 +0000

In reply to Crystal Collier. So glad this helps! Thanks for stopping in!