Creative Editing

....a new look at editing by editor, Chris Fabiszewski, in 8 segments....
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         "And in all, great and small, seek to do most nearl what thou lovest dearly!"

CREATE: Breath in. Breath out.
         Inspiration:  take it in.
              Pray, asking the Lord for what to write, how to writek when to writek etc.
              Think. Brainstorm, research, dialogue with others, read ponder.

         Exhalation: Get it out.
              Start with what intrigues you. Don't worry about where it fits in.
              Write something on paper or in a computer document. Spew. Don't worry about form or                      grammar or spelling or anything but getting ideas out.

 EDIT CREATIVELY: Add, Subtract, and get some  R-n-R!
      
 1. Add: Use your imagination to develop the text
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             Senses: Add  input from the five senses.
                        Put yourself into the scene. What can you see, hear,, touch, taste, or smell?
                        Put details into the text.

             Passion: Add emotion.
                     Ask, "What are the characaters feeling?" or "What do I want readers to feel?"
                     Show it through word choice,, actions, and body language. (Show, don't tell.)

             Interest:  Add material to pull the reader in.
                      Add uniqueness (unique places, times, experiences, and character quirks).
                      Also add conflict, dialogue, and humor.

            Connections:  Connect everything!
                                                                                                  TBcontinued...