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I have just read this article comparing writing and editing like knitting. Yes, it has a lot in common. Do give this a read. It made a lot of sense to me as I have knitted in the past and dropped stitches. My mum and grandmother were great knitters. I remember my gran knitting vests in two-ply on thin needles. Oh the patience (I'm afraid I liked large needles and big wool because I had no patience!). When I dropped stitches they were always there to bail me out. They are no longer there and so there is no one to bail me out, which is why the throw I made has dropped stitches and mistakes I couldn't rectify.
What has this to do with editing? A lot, because we all need someone to turn to when we get stuck, have a plot hole or can't see the woods for the trees. We need expert help, and we shouldn't feel shy about asking for help. Anyway, read the article and it will all make sense.
Meanwhile, I've a poem published in Streetcake. Follow the link here and scroll down to page 11. I also heard from Underbelly that they are to publish my story soon. I will post the link here when I have it.
I now have the A5 flyers for my book launch of Tinsel Street. Do you like it? A friend of mine designed it and Troubador put it together in keeping it with my bookmarks. So, if you can, do come along. I would love to see you.
Next time I will be giving you the low down on who is who in Tinsel Street with a little about the characters. Don't miss it.
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