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First Page, Take Three

Wrapping up my series on the first page of my manuscript, today I’m posting the current state of my first page. Per my agent’s brilliant editorial suggestion, this version starts a half-step further back in time than the last did.   My commentary will follow, as usual.     “Jonas? You’re up.” Matthew’s voice was […]

July 11, 2013

What I Learned While Writing a Novel, Writing

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First Page, Take Two

Continuing with a short series begun last week, here’s the first page of a revision done once the manuscript was complete. My agent suggested I start the novel a few scenes earlier. This advice was consistent with feedback from other readers, who wanted to see more of Anna’s work life before it became a major […]

July 9, 2013

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First Page, Take One

If you’ve started to wade into the waters of agents and editors, perhaps you’ve heard of a “First Pages” event. Writers anonymously submit just the first page of their manuscripts to be read and critiqued by editors and/or agents on the spot. It can be a fascinating look into how a professional editorial eye reads […]

July 4, 2013

What I Learned While Writing a Novel, Writing

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