Category Archives: editing

The Elvis Costello Method of Novel Writing

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Yesterday was Mother’s Day, but it was also Sunday, and since my children are half a country away – therefore, unlikely to surprise me with a visit, laden with Godiva and flowers – I decided it was time to clean … Continue reading →

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A Break from the Break in the Clouds

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Wednesday began a temporary break in the clouds, one that has somehow persisted until this morning. Among my other titles and duties, I am a guerrilla urban gardener, meaning I would rather water things I can eat than I would … Continue reading →

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Storms in Your Brain Are Helpful When Shared

Posted by Joanne Huspek

For those of you who have been following me (or not), I’ve been laboring over my first novel. First it was to eliminate those pesky adverbs. Then I had to cut down the usage of “family” from ten thousand times … Continue reading →

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I’m BAAAcck! I’m Back in the Saddle Again

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Ebbs and tides. This is life, and this is the writing life. They say once you know how to ride a bicycle, you can always get on one and ride away into the sunset. I’m not sure I want to … Continue reading →

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To Borrow a Line from My Other Blog: It’s My Pity Party and I’ll Cry if I Want To

Posted by Joanne Huspek

The one good thing about being a writer: You get to make up all kinds of stuff in your head, transfer it to the written word, and glory in your obvious gift of converting language into entertainment. The one bad … Continue reading →

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The Dreaded Re-Write Strikes Again… and Again

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Last week, I sent no query letters out for the review of discerning agents. Why? Well, after letting a couple (three, four) writers read the first chapter of VIRTUALLY YOURS, I decided it needed more PoP! more ZiNg! A better … Continue reading →

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My Second Million Words

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I know this post is totally off the wall. I’m procrastinating. I should be writing an outline. 🙂 I know a writer who is very mathematical when it comes to her stories and novels. She uses spreadsheets to map out … Continue reading →

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