Is “decide” weakening your writing? This small word can slow pacing, strip emotional depth, and trap you in telling rather than showing. My latest blog post shows how focusing on actions, rather than decisions, creates more engaging scenes.
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Celebrating writing wins
Last week I wrapped up a copyedit for a local writer. This was our fourth time working together. His first book all those years ago was great – strong opening chapter, well paced narrative, realistic characterisation. Even with that solid foundation, I made a lot of edits. He’d done all that solid work, so IContinue reading “Celebrating writing wins”
Writing a travel memoir can be cathartic
The travel and adventure genre has many sub genres, and one of the most challenging to write is memoir. Writing a memoir can be a kind of therapy or catharsis, and writing a memoir set around a trip you took adds another layer of complexity.
My recent favourites
Kia ora, I’m preparing for some much-needed time off, so this week I’m sharing a list of interesting links for you to check out. Okay. I’m going to log off. See you next week! Deborah PS. My out-of-office is on, so if you send me an email, I’ll check in when I turn my laptopContinue reading “My recent favourites”
Deborah Shaw Adventure Editing 