 Mystery: August 17, 2016 Issue [#7808] |
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This week: What Publishers Are Looking For Edited by: Creeper Of The Realm  
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Don't forget - no one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell stories that you have to tell.
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You've edited the heck out of your novel and you think it's ready to be sent off to the publisher. Are you sure you've covered all the steps? Do you know what the publisher is looking for? How much knowledge do you really have when it comes to this?
While they say that writing a novel is the hardest part, and rightly so, it is only a step toward publishing. A writer can edit a certain piece of writing for years before it becomes publishing material. This is not mentioned to discourage you, but instead to make you aware of how picky editors and publishers can be. Here are some of the main things a writer should pay close attention during the revision stage and before sending a novel to the publisher:
 Genre:
Make sure that you yourself know what genre your novel is set in. It will never be just one genre, but you always have the main one, so make sure you know what yours is before submitting it anywhere.
The beginning as well as the ending of the story:
The beginning contains the most important part of the novel, the hook. However, the ending can be somewhat of a letdown because most writers tent to rush it and after countless written pages, write the conclusion in less than a page or two. That can be quite devastating.
The main problems of writing:
 Don't start with a backstory. You need to find the right spot to start and only introduce the past a few chapters later. Do be careful how you do that. Flashbacks are highly frowned upon if not introduced correctly.
Many times you've read the suggestions where Show Vs. Tell is brought up. Not every writer understands the difference and many think it's a preference rather than advice. To make it easier to understand, let the characters do the showing rather than you doing the telling.
Less is more! Finding the right balance with description can be tough. Create enough visual for the reader in order for them to see what you see, but don't overwhelm them with information and with that taking their own imagination away.
Emotional aspect of your characters:
Avoid digging to deep into a character's emotional state and what they're thinking or feeling. It will slow the pace of your writing. Instead, describe their emotions as the story unfolds. Make the emotion visible, rather than telling the reader what the character feels at a particular moment.
Character development:
Most important things to remember is, no person is only good or only evil. Neither are your characters. The more complex the character, the better the story.
Including dialogue into your writing:
When doing so, make sure it doesn't sound superficial. It should sound natural. Daily speech and random conversation is all around you. Take advantage of it.
Editing advice:
Find readers who are critical of your writing, who won't sugar coat things, and who won't praise your writing. Be open to the pain a reader might inflict when critiquing your writing. It will help you more than those who avoid hurting your feelings.
No one said writing is easy and no one ever will. It really does require blood, sweat, and tears, but remember that in the end it'll all be worth it.
'Til next time!
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