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The Challenges of Editing a Novel After the Drafting Stage

March 10, 2026March 4, 2026 / Meredith Allard / Leave a comment

I’ve been pretty lucky with readers’ responses to my writing style. I’ve had so many questions about how I write the way I do, and what I try to explain to other writers is that I don’t write like that–I edit like that. When I’m writing a draft, I’m simply trying to get the words, … Continue reading The Challenges of Editing a Novel After the Drafting Stage

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  • The Challenges of Editing a Novel After the Drafting Stage
    I’ve been pretty lucky with readers’ responses to my writing style. I’ve had so many questions about how I write the way I do, and what I try to explain to other writers is that I don’t write like that–I … Continue reading The Challenges of Editing a Novel After the Drafting Stage
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    Well, friends, as I've said, The Professor of Eventide is done and ready for its close-up. The first two reviews have come in and they are both five stars. Thank heavens! The funny thing is, I’m almost sorry it’s done. … Continue reading What Finishing a Book Teaches You as a Writer
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    I love to watch mysteries. I’ve watched all of Poirot with David Suchet several times. I’ve watched two different Miss Marples. I've also watched all three Morses (Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour). I’ve read a number of mysteries too (mostly Poirot, … Continue reading Writing My First Mystery: The Challenges No One Warned Me About

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