Comments on: Why I Decided to Rewrite My Novel From Scratch

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By: Kristina Adams

Kristina Adams — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 18:42:08 +0000

In reply to Carolyn McBride. Hi Carolyn, that's such an interesting story, thanks for sharing it! Good luck with the rewrite; let me know how you get on with it :)

By: Carolyn McBride

Carolyn McBride — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 13:57:15 +0000

My first novel made me so proud back in 2002, but now I have the opportunity to rewrite it. I find that out of the whole thing, I love the second half best. After checking into the state of the publisher, I’ve discovered no one owns the rights to it but me! So now, with fourteen more years of writing experience behind me, I’ve recently made the decision to rewrite it. I have a suspicion the plot will change dramatically and by the time I’m done it will no longer e a romance, but will change genres completely. The characters have never left me alone and their story has always been a part of me. Thank you for re-affirming what I already felt was the best thing for me.

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By: What I've Learnt so Far Rewriting my Novel

What I've Learnt so Far Rewriting my Novel — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 05:02:15 +0000

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By: Kristina Adams

Kristina Adams — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 19:05:13 +0000

In reply to Ana Salote. Thanks, Ana! I'm enjoying it so far. It's getting a bit more difficult now that I'm further into it, but I think it'll be worth it.

By: Ana Salote

Ana Salote — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 07:29:11 +0000

Agree – relationships are core. I’ve also taken good elements from less good stories and dropped them into different contexts where they’ve glued loose stuff together in a surprising way. I’m always amazed by the alchemy of writing. You’ve made a brave decision, but instinct usually wins out. Enjoy the journey.

By: Kristina Adams

Kristina Adams — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 20:13:26 +0000

In reply to Terry Tyler.

Wow, that sounds like a lot of work Terry! The world has changed a lot since the 1990s, especially in terms of technology and how that affects relationships. How long did it take you to rewrite them?

I hear you on the making notes as you go along – I’ve recently started doing the same thing. I find it stops me from dwelling on things I don’t like and continue on with the story.

By: Terry Tyler

Terry Tyler — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 08:30:21 +0000

I frequently change my character’s personalities on the second draft; usually, somewhere during the first draft, I’ve thought of a better slant to the storyline which would necessitate them being more strong/forceful/bitchy, or whatever. I write myself reminder notes all the time: ‘make Megan a bit more laid back’, or ‘Elias – nicer.’ ‘Elodie should be more resentful of Ben’, etc etc. I’ve also completely rewritten two novels from I wrote in the 1990s, to publish on Amazon – that was a massive task; you wouldn’t believe how much updating was necessary, too!

By: Kristina Adams

Kristina Adams — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 19:44:18 +0000

In reply to Cathy Bryant. Thanks Cathy! It was a really tough decision, but it's one I didn't take lightly. I feel so much better about the story and the characters since I've started rewriting it.

By: Cathy Bryant

Cathy Bryant — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 19:41:35 +0000

Good for you! It’s a tough decision to take, but sometimes a rewrite makes all the difference.