tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post798399777909027810..comments2024-03-27T08:55:55.505-04:00Comments on Paranormal Romantics: Why it's Important to Write Words that End up in the Trash BinUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-50049291602381227022021-09-17T05:46:34.572-04:002021-09-17T05:46:34.572-04:00Some of my favorite scenes are the ones that never...Some of my favorite scenes are the ones that never get out of my 1st draft file but they were vital in establishing characterization. It's never wasted . . . especially if you can use them for extra content!Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-15918462521267655032021-09-16T10:11:45.657-04:002021-09-16T10:11:45.657-04:00So right, April. Sometimes, as I'm writing, I ...So right, April. Sometimes, as I'm writing, I can't think of the right word but don't want to slow down the process to look it up. So, I'll either use a wimpy word (highlighted) or xxx to remind myself what I need to replace. When it's whole paragraphs or pages, I save those "precious darlings" to a leftovers file. I never know what I might need someday. In a draft, you write a hot mess then use revision time to fix it all.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.com