Your Best Writing Life
Each Tuesday, Linda Goldfarb and her writing industry experts share content for all levels of writers. You receive practical information and how-to applications to grow your writing career as a faith-based author.
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Your Best Writing Life
Developmental Self-editing for BOTH Fiction and Nonfiction with Stephanie Miller
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Are you ready to act as your own developmental editor to ensure your story is cohesive, engaging, and effective? Today’s guest has tips for fiction and nonfiction writers.
Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn how to Dress Up Your Story with Tips and Tricks from a Developmental Editor for Fiction and Nonfiction.
My guest today is Stephanie Miller. Stephanie is a certified Spiritual Growth and Writing Coach, a two-time international best-selling author, and the founder of Butterfly Beginnings Coaching. Through coaching, editing, and workshops, she helps faith-filled writers overcome fear, find their voice, and transform their writing. Stephanie empowers authors to confidently pursue their God-given calling.
Alright, let’s head into our content for today… Developmental Self-editing for BOTH Fiction and Nonfiction
The WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, HOW of writing fiction and nonfiction, and how it relates to dressing up and picking out clothes from your closet.
FICTION:
Writing your story is like picking your outfit
Know WHERE you're going (genre and audience expectations)
Know WHAT you need to include
Know WHY you are including content (plot-driven or character-driven).
Know HOW to accessorize wisely. (dialogue, backstory, rich sensory detail, etc...)
NONFICTION:
Writing your story is like picking your outfit
Know WHERE you're going (identify your clear theme and main points)
Know WHO is going to be there (your audience, what do they need to hear?) Think about the type of people who will resonate most with your message.
Know WHY you are including content (inform, inspire, entertain).
Know HOW you're going to get there (describe the journey).
Listener giveaway- Description of the Book Sketch/Transformation Tale (Hero’s journey) www.butterfly-beginnings.com/booksketch
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