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Pantser turned Outliner. Is it the end of the world?

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No, not the end of the world.  I've spent the last few days away from the computer. Yes I was still writing. I was back to the old, can't go wrong, pen and paper method.  I have to say that I really did miss that free flow of ink to paper feel. So why the switch? Am I still working on that stubborn MS or did I create a new one? Answer: Both. I've been having difficulties in some chapters. I had written a full first draft. It was alright but on the editing I found I needed a revamp, bad. So I started the rewrite. I cannot state this enough, don't just focus on the first chapter till you think it's perfect, because you'll end up spending the rest of your life 'perfecting' it. Impossible to do. My suggestion: rewrite it and move on and rewrite each and every chapter. Life too short to focus too much on how well you opening line catches the reader's attention. That can come when you're into a deeper edit. From Cliffhanger Editing Website

Blog Ring of Power Presents: Katherine Lampe

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Welcome to this week’s Blog Ring of Power guest,  Katherine Lampe . When she was twelve years old, Katherine was thrown out of Sunday School class by her minister father for advancing a symbolist interpretation of the story of the expulsion from Eden. This marked the beginning of her career as an Iconoclast, which she pursues on a daily basis by asking difficult questions until people run away in terror. As a writer, she is a staunch proponent of the Independent movement and is outspoken against the sexism, classism, and narcissism often found in traditional publishing. Her Caitlin Ross  series of paranormal novels follow the adventures of a witch married to a shaman in Colorado, and explore problems ranging from abuse of power to dysfunctional families. The fifth in the series,  The Cruel Mother , was released in September, 2013, and Katherine is currently working on the sixth, to be titled  Demon Lover. Part 1 @ T. W. Thursday, October 10 Part 2 @  Welcome to the Realm

Blog Ring of Power Presents: Joshua Legg

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Welcome to this week’s Blog Ring of Power guest, Joshua Legg. He resides in San Antonio, Texas, with his dog, Ruby. He studies history and English, as well as about a dozen other subjects. His debut novel Etched in Soul and Skin  was released this year by Musa Publishing. Don’t miss the rest of his BRoP interview at: Part 1 @  Vicki  – Tuesday, October 1 Part 2 @  Terri  – Wednesday, October 2 Part 3 @ T.W. - Thursday, October 3 Part 4 @  Emily  – Friday, October 4 Part 5 @  Sandra  – Monday, October 7 Section #4: About Your Current Work BRoP: Tell us about your new book—what is it about—and when it is out? Where can people purchase it? JL: “Etched in Soul and Skin” was released on May 17 this year. It’s available at the big e-book retailers like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords and the publisher’s website. The plot follows Adanna, a member of a nomadic tribe who wanders through a world of untouched wilderness and overgrown ruins. While she an