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Local Revision

Definition: Focused changes within a scene or paragraph that improve clarity or impact.

Why it matters: Helps you target changes without destabilizing the entire draft.

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January 14, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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An editor and an author pick up a draft...

Chapter 2
Restraint as a Narrative Choice

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Line drawing stack of books on there right. Text on the left is a conversation between an editor and an author. The editor speaks first: What if restraint is an active choice, not an omission? (Say, what now?) What are you trusting the reader to figure out without being told? (I HAVE to explain this world in detail. Do you understand the moss has 7 shades of green?!) Is that material to the story? Can you say there’s the range from new spring leaves to the bright zest of a lime and let the reader imagine it? (Oh, maybe! Good one! But what about the 16 shades of pink flowers?)
January 12, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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Mixed bag tonight for American University basketball.

The women won their game in OT! They showed a lot of hustle and heart.

The men were ahead by double digits and ended up loosing a close one. This is a young team learning to close out games.

So proud of both of these Eagles. ♥️💙🦅 #TalonsUp
January 8, 2026 at 5:23 AM
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Structural revision

Definition: Changes that affect plot, pacing, character arcs, or story logic.

Why it matters: Knowing when feedback is structural helps you avoid wasting time polishing scenes that may not stay.

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January 7, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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We said goodbye to this dynamic 18-year old brother and sister pair in 2025. So much love and so many memories are wrapped up in them. Their passing reminded us that love doesn’t end, it just changes shape. 💜
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January 6, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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An editor and an author pick up a draft...

Chapter 1
Awareness Is a Revision Stage

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Stack of books on the right with the following conversation between an editor and an author on the left. The editor speaks first. The author's responses are in parentheses to demonstrate reactions/internal thoughts: What if every issue wasn’t solved in the same draft it was discovered? (WHAT?!) Awareness is a legitimate stage of revision. (Ok, sure.) Noticing something doesn’t obligate immediate action. (I don’t know about that…) What changes if you let the awareness live for a while? (I want to pull my hair out, but I’m learning to let my draft breathe.)
January 5, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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Like many people, I’m paying close attention to what’s happening right now.

I’m deeply concerned by actions taken without accountability or respect for democratic and international norms. If you feel the same, I encourage you to contact your elected officials and make your outrage known. 1/3
January 3, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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Manuscript to Market is open for applications. This is a selective program to help you finish, polish, & prepare your book for traditional or self-publishing.

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December 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Congratulations to everyone who participated in #NovelNovember! I'm proud of you and I'm cheering you on!

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Graphic shows a person with a laptop sitting on a couch. Next to them is a pile of paper, some crumpled, some flat. The text overlay says, Every published book started as a messy draft. You got this!
December 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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#NovelNovember Day 30

Stories stay with us. What echoes remain after reading the last line?

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Ripples emanating from a single drop of water with the text: 30. When you step back from the words, what emotion lingers?
November 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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#NovelNovember Day 29

Reading aloud can uncover hidden music in your words. Take a moment to pause, listen, and notice.

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Beige meadow with the text: 29. What do you notice about your story's rhythm and tone when you read it out loud?
November 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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#NovelNovember Day 28
Scenes we love are often essential. Honor those scenes that make you smile and say, "damn, I can write!" 😀

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White embossed background with green leaves in the upper left and lower right corners with the text: 28. What scene would break your heart to cut?
November 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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#NovelNovember Day 27

Scenes with energy—quiet or loud—are often at the heart of a story.

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Ripples emanating from a single drop of water with the text: 27. Which scene feels most alive in your imagination? Does it have the same energy on the page?
November 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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#NovelNovember Day 26

Every time we write, we learn something about ourselves, our craft, or the world around us.

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Beige meadow with the text: 26. What is your story teaching you?
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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#NovelNovember Day 25

Who or what taught the protagonist to see themselves a certain way? What happens when that belief is challenged?

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White embossed background with green leaves in the upper left and lower right corners with the text: #25. What does the protagonist believe about themselves that the story will disprove?
November 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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#NovelNovember. Day 24
Quiet moments can shape a narrative just as much as loud ones. Pause and listen to the spaces.

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Ripples emanating from a single drop of water with the text: 24. Where in your story does tension come from silence instead of conflict?
November 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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#NovelNovember Day 23

Recurring details often reveal subconscious threads. What patterns have you noticed in your story?

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Beige meadow with the text: 23. What are the patterns in your draft telling you?
November 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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#NovelNovember. Day 22

Supporting voices can hold unexpected power. Do you have a character who is vying for attention? How are you addressing them?

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White embossed background with green leaves in the upper left and lower right corners with the text: 22. Which minor character is trying to steal the story?
November 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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#NovelNovember Day 21


There are lines that make us smile and say, “I wrote that!” Share them on this thread so we can celebrate your writing.

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Ripples emanating from a single drop of water with the text: 21. What is one sentence you wrote that surprises you?
November 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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#NovelNovember Day 20
Reflecting on endings can illuminate the heart of your story. What message are you leaving with readers?

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Beige meadow with the text: 20. What ending would feel satisfying, not just finished?
November 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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#NovelNovember Day 19

Sometimes the setting carries secrets your characters haven’t discovered yet. What’s hiding in plain sight?

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White embossed background with green leaves in the upper left and lower right corners with the text: 19. What does your setting know that your characters don't?
November 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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#NovelNovember Day 18

Observing rhythm can unlock tension and clarity. Where does your story breathe? Where does it sprint?

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Ripples emanating from a single drop of water with the text: 18. Where does the pacing feel rushed? Where does it drag?
November 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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#NovelNovember Day 17

If your story was a drawing, would the lines be arching, looping, jagged, or angular? What form emerges from your words?

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Beige meadow with the text: 17. What shape does your story make?
November 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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#NovelNovember Day 16

Drafts have a life of their own. Pause and notice the journey your story has taken so far.

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White embossed background with green leaves in the upper left and lower right corners with the text: 16. How has your story evolved from the one you intended to write?
November 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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#NovelNovember Day 15

What tension is lurking beneath the surface? Is your character sidestepping it or waiting for the right moment to engage?

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Ripples emanating from a single drop of water with the text: 15. What conflict is the protagonist avoiding?
November 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM