Writing Tip of the Day: March 27, 2007

Write with wisdom and careful thought, because in publishing, haste often makes waste. Have you ever stopped to think on this? You must remember that before your book gets to it’s readers, it first has to get past the agents and editors. The slush pile is as wide as it is deep,  and the only manuscripts that survive are those that were well thought out and carefully edited. Don’t be tempted to send off your first draft, fresh off the printer. Let it collect some dust for a few days. Edit it up clean and neat, and make sure that it’s the best it can possibly be, before sending it out. Remember, write with wisdom and careful thought, because in publishing, haste often makes waste, and you can’t afford to waste time or words.

~~EK