Dear Future Author: Something to Edit

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Hence the reason to write as much as your heart desires in the 1st draft. But the point here is simply to write. Not only can you NOT edit a blank page, you can’t promote something you’ve not created. You can’t expect results from something you’ve not created. You can do more with something than nothing! Write even if your thoughts seem all over the place.

Now, the perfectionist in me has to share this disclaimer because I don’t want you to end up with something that’s completely unorganized. These tips work best if you’re working within chapter outlines.

Kocysha LaShaun has been writing since a child and acquired a love for editing as a college student. She is a 4x self-published author and co-author of four books, having served as Writing Coach/Editor for two anthology projects.

She offers services as a Self-Publishing Coach-Consultant and Editor. She’s facilitated two writing workshops (stay tuned for the next one coming March 2023) focused on “The Six Keys to Writing” to help authors establish an organized structure.

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Dear Future Author: 1st Draft

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(whispers) “NO ONE sees this version.” Rarely does anything great start off beautiful. Having said that, writing is indeed a process. The key in your 1st draft is to get words on paper, let your thoughts flow. As hard as it may be, don’t get too caught up with spelling or sentence structure. Allow yourself a bit of grace to make mistakes.

In telling yourself the story first, be detailed. Consider what you felt during an experience. Consider your reactions. Describe your environment. What was the weather like? What were you wearing?

Also, don’t worry about writing too much at this point. Write your heart out. In this case, it really is better to have too much, than not have enough and then find yourself scramming to come up with more content.

Kocysha LaShaun has been writing since a child and acquired a love for editing as a college student. She is a 4x self-published author and co-author of four books, having served as Writing Coach/Editor for two anthology projects.

She offers services as a Self-Publishing Coach-Consultant and Editor. She’s facilitated two writing workshops (stay tuned for the next one coming March 2023) focused on “The Six Keys to Writing” to help authors establish an organized structure.

Interested in a Consult, Click Here!

30 Days of Gratitude: Day 29

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How soon we forget… first and foremost, God deserves all of our praise, thanks, and gratitude. For it is he that strategically positions people to somehow act in our favor. And thank God for those who are obedient to his instructions. No one owes us anything, but let us be thankful, especially for those who act from a place of genuine love, humility, and concern.

30 Days of Gratitude: Day 26

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Often times I have to check myself when I come across something new and ask myself “Why?” Do I really need more, or do I just need to do more with what I already have? The latter has been the answer in many cases. Often times we have what we need, but we enter this “space” for lack of better word where we would rather start over with something new or better than continue with something we’ve fumbled over. We become frustrated, stressed, ready to give up, give in… Gratefulness goes out the door. But when we take a moment to ask God what to do with what we have, we’ll find more is not what we need, nor will it bring more happiness or joy. Instead, in the answer we receive from God, we experience an “aha moment”, realizing the more we needed was simply clarification, a new perspective (new set of eyes, if you will).