Update Feb. 7, 2013 Traci Kenworth I’m still in the editing/rewriting stages on my wip. Although it may not seem like I’m making much progress (it feels like it’s been forever doing this), truly I am. My story has undergone such changes that will make it better, stronger, hopefully more […]
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Jan. 24, 2013 Update
Jan, 24, 2013: Update Traci Kenworth Editing is going well. I tend to pick at things writing-wise and it takes me longer than getting that first draft written which, I suppose, is as it should be. Editing takes times. It’s about looking at things and making sure you have everything […]
First Update for the New Year…
First Update for the Year Traci Kenworth I intended to post this early this morning but got sidetracked by black ice and a fall. I’m okay, my knees are just a little banged up and hand and legs hurt but otherwise, A-OK. Just wasn’t expecting the ground to slip out […]
Some changes…
What do you think of the new blog design? I like the simpleness and the misty setting reminds me of where my books are set: in the fictional Akara Mountains in Tennessee. The bridge is an image that particularly jumps out at me because it’s important in my stories. Hint: the dead ones often […]
Where I’m At…
I finished my read-through of my first draft. Monday, I began the slow but necessary process of edits. I’m pretty excited and happy with what I’ve come up with so far. I’ve changed one character from male to female and yesterday, I decided to put her in conflict-mode with the hero. I think this […]
Update on Progress
Progress Update Traci Kenworth Things are going well so far. I’m digging deeper and deeper into edits and the changes and questions that have come up. So far, I’ve changed one character’s gender and ethnicity, tweaked the background, and considered whether to leave-in or take-out the brief backstories […]
Book Review: Writing & Selling the YA Novel by K.L. Going
Writing & Selling the YA Novel by K.L. Going Traci Kenworth 2008 Writer’s Digest Books an imprint of F & W Publications, Inc. Author of Saint Iggy and Fat Kid Rules the World This book is set up like a class schedule with such chapters […]
To Wait or Not…
To Wait or Not… Traci Kenworth So, I’ve got this dilemma. Now that I’ve finished my first draft of my current wip, I’m not sure how long to wait in-between drafts. I’ve gone a couple weeks already since writing “the end.” I’m wondering if I should wait another […]
Book Review: How to Write a Damn Good Novel II by James N. Frey
Book Review: How To Write A Damn Good Novel II by James N. Frey Traci Kenworth St. Martin’s Press 1994 `Fiction I’m going to take a quote from the book: “This book covers advanced techniques such as how to make your characters not just dynamic but […]
High Gears in Writing
High Gears in Writing can be Grueling Traci Kenworth Sometimes high gears in writing can be great. You’re flying past the curves, staying on the road, headed in the right direction but things can quickly get out of control. There are times when slow processes are needed. Such as […]
Where Genres Collide Traci Kenworth YA Author 