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8 Early Draft Cuts For A Stronger Manuscript

8 Early Draft Cuts For A Stronger Manuscript

On December 7, 2018 By K.M. Allan44 Comments

There’s a reason it’s a good idea to not show anyone early drafts, and that’s because it’s usually full of writing that should be cut. And these cuts aren’t darlings—writing that’s good but doesn’t fit with the story—they’re the parts of your MS that will make it stronger once you’ve removed them. They are the weak …

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How To Master Show, Don’t Tell

How To Master Show, Don’t Tell

On September 28, 2018September 28, 2018 By K.M. Allan57 Comments

Ah, show, don’t tell. One of the most spouted pieces of writing advice, and one of the most confusing. When I first heard of it, I had no idea what it meant. Surely writing that my character “rose from her chair and walked across the room” was showing? Yes? No? Maybe? No. It’s a no. …

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K.M. Allan

YA writer and blogger. Author of The Blackbirch Series, The Beginning and The Dark Half (books 1 & 2) are out now! I'm also an identical twin, but not the evil one.

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