Now that I have a blog schedule, yes, yes I do, today, Thursday is excerpt day. On Thursday's I will post a little piece of something-something to let you see I am actually working on my writing. However today, I'm going to post two excerpts from the same book. The first one is the original scene from Masquerade. The second is the final draft that is in the book. It's just to let you know I know how to revise. And spoon foam.
Original
So what do you think?
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14 comments:
I like the tightening up you did for this in your edit. I'm a big fan of that in my own writing. I think it works really well here. :)
Really great edit. The pov shift worked wonders for it.
It always amazes me how hard it is to let go of that original thought/scene and tweak it. It amazes me more when I realize that, when I do it--and apply all my found writing knowledge, it works so much better.
Sarah Jayne -- Thanks. I think so too.
Tara -- Yeah, I liked the POV shift too. I think in finding my voice over the last year I realize I write better from a man's POV than a woman's. Yeah, go figure.
In my WIP, my male protag's voice is much, much stronger than the female's. Not sure about that right now, but it's going to take some work.
I love the description of the manor! All around a great revision.
Summer -- Thanks. Spooned a lot of foam there.
Nicely edited. Both scenes were very vivid to me, though.
As a little project to keep me writing, I'm currently editing my first book, changing from third person to multiple first persons and seeing what changes. Even if it doesn't do anything miraculous and make the book publishable, it's a neat exercise in writing the same scene from different perspectives.
Shelley -- Thanks. That seems a monumental task and I wouldn't try it. I have enought trouble with 3rd person POV as it is.
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I was just there and received it thank you very much. I will be posting it tomorrow. I've got to think, think, think.
I really enjoyed this! You are an excellent writer, and I would love to read more. The setting and dialogue are great.
Thank you Roxy that's so nice of you to say.
I love the revision! Talk about evolving! It feels tighter and more focused, and William's POV seems strong. I love reading your excerpts! I never do this on my blog. You are much braver than I.
Thanks Glamaliscious -- that's high praise coming from you. 'Preciate it.
I loved loved loved the description of the house. I'm not good at house descriptions at all. I'm envious. Thank you for sharing this!!
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