46. Six editing lenses that help with revisions

Have you started revising your story only to feel like you're going in circles? Does the revision process feel overwhelming and you don't know what to tackle next?

In today's episode, you are going to learn how you can use different lenses to review your work and how this method can help make the revision process less chaotic.

Tune in to learn 6 different editing lenses for the revision process that you can start using today.

Topics discussed in this episode
  • Changing your focus
  • Simplifying overwhelm
  • 1. Time and location
  • 2. Showing emotions
  • 3. Character arcs
  • 4. Chapter purpose
  • 5. Plot
  • 6. Mood
  • The four stages of the writing process
About Erin

Erin P.T. Canning has worked for more than 15 years as a magazine and book editor, encouraging each writer’s individual voice and strengthening their writing goals.

She always planned to write a book. Then she had kids. While she focused on them, she stopped writing—for six years. Something deep inside was missing. Depression, anxiety, and anger forced her to search for herself, both for her sake and her family’s.

Despite fearing her skills had atrophied, Erin started writing again. One journal entry led to one blog post that led to her creating her podcast, Parents Who Write. Erin’s current role as a podcaster and writing coach enables her to help others pursue their writing dreams.

Finally, she finished writing her own shitty first draft and will release her first novel in 2023. She earned her MA in Writing from Johns Hopkins University, and she lives with her husband and their two boys in Maryland.

Connect with Erin
Join our online community

Looking for a community of passionate writers who understand your goals and struggles? Join my exclusive Facebook group, Parents Who Write, where you can attend weekly group writing sessions and find writing prompts, writing resources, and free weekly tutorials.

Listen or Watch

Listen to Parents Who Write on Apple Podcasts
Listen to Parents Who Write on Spotify
More button

Feeling stuck in your author journey?

As an experienced editor, I specialize in helping writers like you, especially parents juggling family and creativity, finish and publish their books.

Take action on your writing dreams! Book a FREE 30-minute discovery call to discuss how I can help you implement these strategies and finally achieve your author goals.

Bonus: Book your call and mention this episode for a free publishing check list.


Related

'}}
This episode outlines 6 specific steps to help writers achieve substantial progress and overcome common obstacles like self-doubt or competing priorities. Start your writing New Year off on the right foot with achievable goals.
'}}
Have you had that moment when your words flow effortlessly onto the page and what you write completely surprises and delights you? Tune in to learn more about that experience with creative source.
'}}
Joining today’s conversation on shaping a life around writing is author Nancy McCabe, a single mother and accomplished professor who has published six (soon to be seven!) works.
' skin='skin1'}}
5 Steps to Help You Start Writing Today free PDF download

Get your free guide

We all deserve a safe space where we can return to being just ourself. Nothing more. Nothing less.

Use this personal guide to help you

  • make time for yourself,
  • identify what to write about, and
  • get started writing without your inner judge silencing you.