Revision methodology

On February 13, 2013, Requien wrote, I was wondering if you have any advice on self-editing. This past NaNoWriMo, I cheated a little and finished my previous manuscript. After deleting my midnight-German rants that ended up just being word count boosts, the novel is hovering around 92-94k words. There are several passages that need expansion, and some details must be added in. 

However, I'm not really sure where to start: do I add in the passages and lace it up, or edit the strange, awkwa...
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Published on May 29, 2013 07:50
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message 1: by Deborah (last edited May 30, 2013 04:03PM) (new)

Deborah O'Carroll This post came at a great time for me, since I'm about to dive into revising my latest finished novel. Thanks very much -- wonderful post! :)

(I've been watching the blog for awhile and love it, though I've never been able to comment since I don't have a Google, Wordpress, etc. profile. :P)

And I'm a huge fan of your books! :)

Best,
-Deborah


message 2: by Gail (new)

Gail Levine Congratulations on finishing your latest!

Thanks! I'm so glad you're following the blog.


message 3: by Jodi (new)

Jodi Woody Read the blog, thanks for the advice. The hardest thing for me is revision time. Having a good proof reader is helpful, but it's always scary. I wonder if I am taking out too much, or adding in too much...I guess it will get easier.


message 4: by Gail (new)

Gail Levine I think it will get easier.


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