 Fantasy: November 09, 2010 Issue [#4066] |
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This week: Rewriting Fantasy and Science Fiction Edited by: Prosperous Snow celebrating  
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I found the following quotes about writing and rewriting at http://www.icantgetpublished.com/writing_quotes.html
"There is no great writing, only great rewriting." -Justice Brandeis
"Writing is 1 percent inspiration, and 99 percent elimination." -Louise Brooks
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November is National Novel Writing Month and many of us are writing a 50,000-word novel. I do not know if December is National Novel Rewriting Month, but it should be because rewriting or revising is a part of the process of novel writing. In fact, revision is the most difficult part of the process, whether it is a novel, novella, short story, or poem.
The question is, "How do you rewrite a fantasy or science fiction novel?" The obvious answer to the question is the same way you rewrite any novel. If you do an internet search, you will find several website giving advice on rewriting a novel. All of this advice is good and all of it is applicable to rewriting any genre, but before you apply that advice, you need to do two things.
First, you need to print of a copy of your novel and any background information about the plot and the characters. When you print these items, make sure to double-space each one because eventually you will be making notes in the margins and between the lines. Second, you have to read your novel and you cannot read it on the computer.
Now get yourself a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of soda and, taking the printouts of your novel and its accessories, go off by yourself to read the novel. Read the novel through once without making any type of notes on the printout, simply read it through as if it were a published novel written by someone else. Next, read the background information on the characters and plot because they contain essential information on the world or civilization you have created.
It is time to start the rewrite. You do not have to start rewriting immediately after reading your novel. You can let your manuscript lay a bit, but do not let it lay any longer then a couple of days. If you want to check out the online rewriting advice go ahead or, with colored ink pens and your manuscript in hand, read your novel again taking notes on the hardcopy. Make sure you have the background information close so that you can consult it if any questions concerning plot, character or setting arise.
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The Huntress ~ Finding Love  writes: I always love the newsletter, and this Murphy's Law Challenge has got my brain churning with ideas! I have often wondered how different things would have gone if only the tiniest change were made - usually I am wondering this in the wake of something bad. Like after my really bad car accident a few years ago - what if I had changed lanes? Or what I had not been able to find my keys and left the house just two minutes later? What difference in the scheme of things would that have made?
Thanks for giving us all such wonderful creative stimulation! You're doing a great job! ^_^
atwhatcost writes: Murphy's Law hit when I tried to write this the last time. About once a week, when my computer boots, my keyboard doesn't.
But, yes, my computer sometimes rebels at the last minute, when I'm trying to enter a contest. If computers and windows cost little, I'm sure sidewalks would be littered with misbehaving computers. Amazing how attached we've become to the technology. 
BIG BAD WOLF Feeling Thankful  writes: Murphey's Law is very interesting, especially on the planet that I created. After all, there is a reason you don't mess around with women: one might kill you.
tatsuya writes: ah good old murphy's law. It's taken about 60 stories from me. that's why i always have a back up now. Also sicfi and fantasy are such a hard mix with a great result.
Does any one reading this newsletter have any advice on rewriting?
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