tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post9157141145792831333..comments2023-04-20T18:24:37.591+01:00Comments on Carol's Corner: Almost Ready to Start the 2nd Draft...Carolbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-77232381009926363512014-04-08T19:36:01.865+01:002014-04-08T19:36:01.865+01:00Thanks for visiting Ange.
I've only done a co...Thanks for visiting Ange.<br /><br />I've only done a couple of chapters so far with the coloured pens and I've been amazed at how helpful it's been.<br /><br />Hope you find it works for you too. :)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-47208281833245448112014-04-07T17:57:14.662+01:002014-04-07T17:57:14.662+01:00Hi Carol
I know what you mean about the second ha...Hi Carol<br /><br />I know what you mean about the second half of novels feeling more rounded, and I agree that it's probably because we know our characters in more depth. In a month or two I'll be editing my latest novel and will definitely be using the red and green pen idea you've mentioned. thanks for the helpful post.<br /><br />Ange Angela Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221068291904611525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-90153410785490359402014-04-05T15:11:56.094+01:002014-04-05T15:11:56.094+01:00Thanks, Maxi.
I think the different colour pen use...Thanks, Maxi.<br />I think the different colour pen use just fits how the editing side of my brain works.<br /><br />If you try it, hope it helps.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-33745450796549407802014-03-31T11:04:32.150+01:002014-03-31T11:04:32.150+01:00Great to hear how this is getting on. I think the ...Great to hear how this is getting on. I think the use of coloured pens is a great idea. I'm halfway through my 2nd edit but may start incorporating that method...if I can find any pens rummaging around! Good luck with the drafts. Maxihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13881927674109243192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-78868907170240136072014-03-27T14:36:21.731+00:002014-03-27T14:36:21.731+00:00Thanks, Steven. That is useful to know.
I'd n...Thanks, Steven. That is useful to know.<br /><br />I'd never realised there were so many options available.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-35309358671075271132014-03-27T11:02:03.411+00:002014-03-27T11:02:03.411+00:00Carol, you could use something like this:
http://...Carol, you could use something like this:<br /><br />http://www.writewords.org.uk/word_count.asp<br /><br />Shows the word frequency of a chunk of text. It may be helpful for spotting overused words. There are plenty of word frequency checkers out there, this is just a random one :)Steven Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329115150216721292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-29413484285546033882014-03-24T19:55:55.018+00:002014-03-24T19:55:55.018+00:00Was using the three coloured pens today with chapt...Was using the three coloured pens today with chapter one, and it worked very well, Rosemary.<br /><br />I'm hoping I'll start to notice overused words as I go along, so the find and replace option will be helpful. Thanks for the helpful suggestion. :)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-84271957265967766342014-03-24T19:52:24.761+00:002014-03-24T19:52:24.761+00:00I have a few research queries marked on my first d...I have a few research queries marked on my first draft that I still have to resolve, Patsy. I agree that now is the best time to sort them. :)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-13952501335193787972014-03-24T19:49:00.107+00:002014-03-24T19:49:00.107+00:00Thanks. Having had a month away from the manuscrip...Thanks. Having had a month away from the manuscript I can see these minor characters better, Lizy.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-67794202987748352692014-03-24T19:47:19.069+00:002014-03-24T19:47:19.069+00:00I have a good supply of post it notes too, Teresa,...I have a good supply of post it notes too, Teresa, thanks for the reminder. :) Though I didn't need them for chapter 1 today.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-73219090647525844922014-03-24T19:45:18.576+00:002014-03-24T19:45:18.576+00:00I'm learning a lot myself, Helen. :)I'm learning a lot myself, Helen. :)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-21368971094160024242014-03-24T10:13:49.266+00:002014-03-24T10:13:49.266+00:00Love the idea of coloured pens while redrafting! A...Love the idea of coloured pens while redrafting! A useful thing to check at some stage is repetitions or overuse of certain words (we all have them) like very, just, suddenly etc. You can use the find and replace option for that. Good luck!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-51676978027674734832014-03-23T08:15:54.126+00:002014-03-23T08:15:54.126+00:00The 2nd draft is a good time to check any facts yo...The 2nd draft is a good time to check any facts you've used. If something is wrong you might have to change a section and that'll get harder the more work you've done on it.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-33172408783398813512014-03-22T18:08:29.948+00:002014-03-22T18:08:29.948+00:00I can relate to this, Carol, especially the need t...I can relate to this, Carol, especially the need to insert clues to later appearances of characters.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-69993355046854677462014-03-22T14:20:31.919+00:002014-03-22T14:20:31.919+00:00What a good idea about the different coloured pens...What a good idea about the different coloured pens. You can use post it notes as well if you run out of space on the page. It does sound very exciting to be working on your 2nd draft xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-43259124226783508642014-03-22T13:11:47.764+00:002014-03-22T13:11:47.764+00:00Fascinating to read about how this is progressing....Fascinating to read about how this is progressing. Helen Baggott https://www.blogger.com/profile/03672002857462638219noreply@blogger.com