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I am a Klutz, Some Things Just Come Naturally

June 21, 2016 Kari Trumbo2 Comments

I used to think I could do it all… I was doing dishes some days ago and stacked the dirty ones next to the sink. On the top, placed much more precariously than I intended, was a heavy glass 9×13 pan. It teetered and I reached for it, but missed. Did I mention I’m a…… Continue reading I am a Klutz, Some Things Just Come Naturally

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Targeted Self-editing, Part 2

October 15, 2015 Kari Trumbo2 Comments

If you are looking for ways to self-edit prior to sending your work to a paid editor, you may find this series helpful. Look for the tag targeted editing in the sidebar. We’ve already begun editing and have a good handle on a few major issues in writing with the first part of this series.…… Continue reading Targeted Self-editing, Part 2

books · editing · writing

Targeted Self-editing, Part 1

October 8, 2015October 7, 2015 Kari Trumbo

My writing process looks a little like this, I write a rapid first draft, warts and all. Get as much down of the situation and feeling as I can so I can recall it exactly when I need to re-write. I then let it sit about two weeks while I focus on other writing. I…… Continue reading Targeted Self-editing, Part 1

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Kill your Darlings

July 25, 2015July 25, 2015 Kari Trumbo

I didn’t understand what that meant when I first read it…I mean, we are talking Stephen King. For those, like me, who look at that phrase and feel a wee bit squeamish at the thought: It means to dissect from your work those little portions you loved writing and felt were imperative at first, but…… Continue reading Kill your Darlings

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I Got My Calling Wrong

July 21, 2015July 21, 2015 Kari Trumbo2 Comments

Twenty years ago, it was the summer of 1995. I was preparing to move to Bethel College and Seminary (that’s what it was back then, now it is Bethel University). That was the only college I wanted to go to, the only one I considered. I had already declared a major and I’d signed up…… Continue reading I Got My Calling Wrong

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When in Doubt~ Print it Out

July 5, 2015 Kari Trumbo4 Comments

I’ve done more edits to my manuscript than I care to admit to anyone but close friends. After looking at it so many times, my eyes have started skimming over parts I thought were fine. The bad news is…they’re not.   I needed a way to take a fresh look at this document that I…… Continue reading When in Doubt~ Print it Out

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When you can’t see the Forest for the Trees

February 5, 2015February 4, 2015 Kari Trumbo

I’ve been reading quite a bit of Indie work lately, which isn’t surprising because that’s what my business focus is right now. However, I picked up two traditionally published books that had been on my shelves for a long time, one fiction the other non-fiction. I was amazed at the difference. I didn’t notice it…… Continue reading When you can’t see the Forest for the Trees

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