Comments for Productive Writers

Comment on Editor Silence Does NOT Mean Writer Rejection by Marc

Marc — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:31:48 +0000

Hello, I am a French writer but for novels. The question is the same. Do not be discouraged when you do not receive an answer. You have to believe in it, work over and over again. Remember that every word on a sheet of paper helps you progress! Best regards!

Comment on 8 Time Management Techniques for Successful Writers by Raymond Philippe

Raymond Philippe — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:41:14 +0000

Hello John,

I stumbled on your article that although as written long ago (in internet terms 😉 ) still rings true. Time management was important then and is important now. Spending time on the most important things remains a struggle for me. But it’s getting better all the time!

Comment on Should You Edit As You Write? by Preeti

Preeti — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 06:26:40 +0000

I’ve read a lot of self-published Kindle books with plenty of typos and other errors. Those authors could have made their novels better through editing, either as they write or when they’re finished. Or at least asked someone to proofread before hitting the publish button!

Comment on Travel and Outdoor Freelance Writing: Tough Niches! by Bridget

Bridget — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:07:00 +0000

Great tips for those starting out. When I originally started out as an outdoor writer is was more of a hobby than anything. The local newspaper ran across my website one day and offered me a job as a journalist covering local events. That eventually turned into becoming the Editor. Eventually, I circled back around to working for myself, so I could have more time to travel. I supplemented my income with sponsored posts and selling my photos (I am also a professional landscape/wildlife photographer). I love that they both work hand in hand, but it is still a tough market.

My friends think I have the perfect dream job. They don’t understand how much work goes into all of it. I’d like to say I make middle-class income from it, but I am not there yet! I will say though, that I never really thought of reaching out to publications!

Comment on Should You Edit As You Write? by Denise

Denise — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:54:32 +0000

I find that trying to get all of my thoughts onto the page without editing much initially allows me to be much more productive than stopping to deliberate over every word choice or to correct typos when I write them. But I know I have a secret weapon: my significant other always provides a second set of eyes to tighten up any prose, punctuation, or spelling issue that may have initially slipped through the cracks.

Comment on Should You Edit As You Write? by Chris Kosto | GoldenBloggerz.com

Chris Kosto | GoldenBloggerz.com — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 12:49:19 +0000

I always edit a mistake if I catch it as i’m writing. Otherwise, I edit it after I finished the first draft.

Comment on Should You Edit As You Write? by Sam

Sam — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 17:22:29 +0000

Actually I find when I write more words using SimpleNote (as it can display the words) on my laptop
It is always because I don’t edit , I write with even spelling mistakes
I go and sleep on it and revisit it later after a day or if I write it in the morning , I revisit it evening time

I find it to be more effective

Comment on Should You Edit As You Write? by Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 02:20:13 +0000

Many writers who HATE writing find they start to like it if they can break the habit of editing-while-they-write. I’m not saying that everyone has to do this, but if you dislike writing, give it a try. It may surprise you. Here are some tips on how to make it work: https://www.publicationcoach.com/7-ways-to-stop-editing-while-you-write/

Comment on Should You Edit As You Write? by Tom Bentley

Tom Bentley — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 22:42:18 +0000

John, like you, I edit as I write, in close to the same fashion: changing words, syntax and adding/subtracting on the fly. That feels organic to me, notwithstanding the argument to just get the first draft done. And then I edit after.

I will often (deadline permitting) wait another day before I turn something in to give it a final edit, which sometimes results in just a word change or two, and sometimes more substantive chances.

Comment on Should You Edit As You Write? by Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:25:25 +0000

I do a mix of both, but probably the majority of editing once I’ve got a good first draft done.