Your place for step-by-step editing of our work, line by line in some cases, big picture in others. We talk about what works and what doesn't, from adverbs and passive voice to deep POV and character motivation, we cover it all, in context, in action.
Hosts: Vicki Hilton, Heather Ryder and Jenna McCall
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your place for step-by-step editing of our work, line by line in some cases, big picture in others. We talk about what works and what doesn't, from adverbs and passive voice to deep POV and character motivation, we cover it all, in context, in action.
Hosts: Vicki Hilton, Heather Ryder and Jenna McCall
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We’re deep in scene logistics, missing windows, and rogue dental appointments this week as Heather's submission hits the group chat. From personified smiles to hallway entrances that don’t quite make sense, we’re unpacking character movement, setting gaps, and what it really means to widen your stance (and direct it at a human, not a desk).
Expect fierce opinions on all-caps dialogue, the eternal “shoved” dilemma, and why your editor should absolutely be flagging things that would never fly in a trad pub line edit. There’s also a heated sidebar on proper abbreviation punctuation, a cameo by Joel’s shorts (we missed them), and the collective unraveling that happens when someone’s on mute too long.
Is it personification or poetic license? Do we hate this line or love it enough to keep it? And how many times can one character say “damn” before it becomes a drinking game?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.