Man, people, my sister is editing my story and boy, I suck. lol I mean, I'm glad she's helping, but wow! I'm learning so much, though. I'm excited (and scared).
Oooh, so I just thought of something that might help me edit faster. Does anyone use a list to help them edit? Something to help you easily focus on one thing as you read through each chapter. Maybe a list? I am considering making my own. For me, at least until I remember what I'm looking for and get used to the list, I'd probably do one item below at a time.
Example:
- find filter words - any way to rephrase or leave as is?
- spellcheck
- find "then" - replace if necessary
- look for commas - ensure they are used correctly
- find passive voice - do I want to rephrase or leave as it is?
Obviously, this is just loose examples. However, I like this idea for me a lot. I need lists. Otherwise, I get out of focus and just start being random. I waste time and then annoy myself. I use lists at work, home, etc. So, why not for my editing.
Any suggestions of what I should look for or even an example if someone else uses them would be awesome! I'm going to ask this in my Sims 3 story group, too. Everyone in both places are always so helpful!
Oooh, so I just thought of something that might help me edit faster. Does anyone use a list to help them edit? I think I may make my own. Something to help me easily focus on one thing as I read throughout the chapter. For me, at least until I remember what I'm looking for and get used to the list, I'd probably do one item at a time.
Example:
- find filter words - any way to rephrase or leave as is?
- spellcheck
- find "then" - replace if necessary
- look for commas - ensure they are used correctly
- find passive voice - do I want to rephrase or leave as it is?
Obviously, this is just loose examples. However, I like this idea for me a lot. I need lists. Otherwise, I get out of focus and just start being random. I waste time and then annoy myself. I use lists at work, home, etc. So, why not for my editing.
Any suggestions of what I should look for or even an example if someone else uses them would be awesome! I'm going to ask this in my Sims 3 story group, too. Everyone in both places are always so helpful!
I am a list nut. Remember those sticky notes i mentioned. They are everywhere color coded to specific stories.
So, do you guys always share if you have a new update? This is my story/legacy. I know i have to step up a little in terms of how i comment my screenies. As of yet, it's just me playing the game, sharing some screenies and commenting on them. I'm also very unsure of what time to use. I used simple past, but it sounds strange if i describe a sim...
So, do you guys always share if you have a new update? This is my story/legacy. I know i have to step up a little in terms of how i comment my screenies. As of yet, it's just me playing the game, sharing some screenies and commenting on them. I'm also very unsure of what time to use. I used simple past, but it sounds strange if i describe a sim...
I took a peek at you story, the past tense that you use works well. Didn't sound strange at all to me.
That's why you need a desk, right? For all the sticky notes?
Kidding aside, are there things you look for to edit in each story then?
Yes i need a desk for sticky notes!
But no they are more for the planning of the story. what I want to include, what screenshots I need to take, the plot and then other things I need to do. Like when I need to post, what i need to look for in game, remembering to add read more, remembering featured image, remembering the categories tags, things like that.
I really don't pay much attention to editing and I definitely should, so you've given me an idea so now I need more lists
So, do you guys always share if you have a new update? This is my story/legacy. I know i have to step up a little in terms of how i comment my screenies. As of yet, it's just me playing the game, sharing some screenies and commenting on them. I'm also very unsure of what time to use. I used simple past, but it sounds strange if i describe a sim...
I took a peek at you story, the past tense that you use works well. Didn't sound strange at all to me.
That's good to hear. It just sounds strange because I say stuff like "It WAS her biggest goal in life" and than I'm like "wait... It still is... Shouldn't that be present tense?" but i know it's normal to use simple past for telling stories, so i get confused. Maybe it's just my german thinking...
I finally got my story updated. Hope you enjoy the next few additions to The Van Dijk Legacy
@xovalee I couldn't figure out how to leave a comment on your weebly where your story is so I will just leave it here:
Sweetest. Story. Ever!! Hank is so handsone and a gentleman!! I love the set up you have here with these first few chapters. I'm really enjoying reading your story.
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Example:
- find filter words - any way to rephrase or leave as is?
- spellcheck
- find "then" - replace if necessary
- look for commas - ensure they are used correctly
- find passive voice - do I want to rephrase or leave as it is?
Obviously, this is just loose examples. However, I like this idea for me a lot. I need lists. Otherwise, I get out of focus and just start being random. I waste time and then annoy myself. I use lists at work, home, etc. So, why not for my editing.
Any suggestions of what I should look for or even an example if someone else uses them would be awesome! I'm going to ask this in my Sims 3 story group, too. Everyone in both places are always so helpful!
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I am a list nut. Remember those sticky notes i mentioned. They are everywhere color coded to specific stories.
Kidding aside, are there things you look for to edit in each story then?
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I took a peek at you story, the past tense that you use works well. Didn't sound strange at all to me.
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Yes i need a desk for sticky notes!
But no they are more for the planning of the story. what I want to include, what screenshots I need to take, the plot and then other things I need to do. Like when I need to post, what i need to look for in game, remembering to add read more, remembering featured image, remembering the categories tags, things like that.
I really don't pay much attention to editing and I definitely should, so you've given me an idea so now I need more lists
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So there is a new update for Cassie and Gwen. I hope everyone enjoys
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@xovalee I couldn't figure out how to leave a comment on your weebly where your story is so I will just leave it here:
Sweetest. Story. Ever!! Hank is so handsone and a gentleman!! I love the set up you have here with these first few chapters. I'm really enjoying reading your story.
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Yeeees! NOT Monday
Oh yeah...we have a strict no drama policy. And when I say policy, I mean something that we all just kinda know lol.
@1180821012 Wow! What a great story! So many twists and turns!
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At least outside of stories I can guarantee that my story (and many of those I've read) are certainly not drama free.