There’s so much attention on chapter one, yet what about chapter two?

In today’s revising, I’m rehauling chapter two, and realizing I’ve never heard it discussed much at writing conferences etc

I found this blog post which is a bit old but I found helpful. Anyone have any favorite #writingtips on revising chapter two (of a novel)?

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https://theeditorsblog.net/2010/10/12/where-should-a-second-chapter-start/

I think 90% of novel revising for me is making myself accept that the words can be good but still must be cut if they don’t belong

TFW you insert a one-sentence callback to an earlier chapter by way of a joke. I love second drafts! #AmWriting #AmRevising

It was the right choice not to push this update this morning while I was in a hurry. I'm seeing tons of things to improve that I didn't even notice yesterday when I looked at it last. #AmRevising

Craft writing books don't count towards your #tbr. They're like zero-calorie snacks and you can have as many as you want.

Revision is ten billion times harder than drafting new words. It's so messy and there's no linear path through. I feel like my strategy could use a lot of work. Anyone have any good resources for fiction novel revisions? #writingcommunity #amrevising #writing

Apropos of nothing in particular, I've been re-reading (with intent to revise) my manuscript that's basically The Goblin Emperor crossed with Designated Survivor. It's a democracy powered by magic, but the real fantasy is the good governance.

Confusing language usage of the day:

They inched past the …
They passed the …
They past the … WRONG!

Why? Because, English.

Grammar: the subjective mood …

"But if she were an imposter, she certainly had me fooled."

I knew "were" was a correct choice in this phrasing, but I wasn't sure why. Turns out it is called the "subjective mood" and is used in cases where the situation is hypothetical.

Language is interesting. And hard. I can't imagine non-native speakers teasing out that bit of nuance. Or maybe they can. Anyway … there's my bit of grammar research for the day.

When your story, already 4 revisions deep, still shows almost as much red as black.

In the novel I'm revising, Ch 6 ends in a cliffhanger as a spell is cast. It was highly effective; I was going to stop working, but refused after it. However, when I see the MC of the scene again, there is NOTHING about what the hell that spell was about. I didn't attach a note to either scene, nor mention in my todo file. WTF, past me???

"Next book revision time, GO!!!" I scream, and instead submit a short story, write a new bio, make a blog post, go for a walk, make breakfast, stare at a river, go to the bookstore, consider the transient nature of life, update my website, chase a duck!

Impeccable desk vibes on this rainy day Too bad I’m writing an idiot making a series of bad choices and not something moody. Y’all ever get your desk vibes just right for a totally different book ? #writingcommunity #amrevising #writerslife #writer

Writing. Also known as juggling with words. Normally I love it, but sometimes ...

Finally #AmRevising.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT7P-3UBp5o

One of my favorites.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w4UPlcNY08

For all those who are interested: This story contains a snoring wolf.

And another one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmN4jzEr7TE

Some soft tones in hard times.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAQ6kI4ANJw&list=PLDdhq3RqsLwiRoZr8StnUyv2OA4S1blmR

Like so many here, I have history on "X" where I am @techno_row. My Tusky account will be more about writing historical fiction (*without* magic/fantasy) #amwriting #amrevising #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #readingcommunity #amquerying #books
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