Thursday, May 26, 2011

Treasure Hunt, Self-Edit Style!

While I’m waiting for notes on my WIP from my Scribe Sisters, I’ve been doing some research on things, including agents, revisions, candle making, how to properly skin an animal (don’t ask), and I’ve come across some gems. 

Mostly on the revision thing.

Cheryl Klein, an editor at Scholastic, has this fantastic recap of a talk she did for an SCBWI conference on revising and self-editing. The full speech is also there for your reading pleasure.
http://www.cherylklein.com/id21.html

Literary agent Natalie Fischer (Bradford Lit) recently posted a great recap of her talk at an SCBWI event on the revision process.
http://adventuresinagentland.blogspot.com/2011/05/ponder-polish-perfect-how-to.html

YA author Holly Cupala (Tell Me a Secret) has compiled a huge list of posts from various authors, illustrators and industry pros on revision!
http://www.hollycupala.com/2009/08/revision-tips-galore.html


Hopefully you find these links as useful as I have. Happy revising!


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5 comments:

  1. You're very welcome! Happy revising! :D

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  2. Thanks for the links. We make our own candles. Sheets of beeswax and wick. So easy, my three year old helps! You did say candle making, right? If not, my comment was completely random!

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  3. Hi, Rebecca! I did say candle making! I made a flower press and I'm pressing some daisies that I'd like to put in the candles, on the side. I bought a glass jar and some wax. I just need a cotton wick. :)

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  4. Thanks for these great links! I'm revising and sometimes I need some inspiration and advice!

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