Writer's Q & A

Rita Hubbard, Talk 102.3 FM, Q&A

Hi Everybody,

Just as I promised, here is my new page called Writer's Q&A. Now instead of writing to my private email (where I'm bombarded and may not see your email for weeks), you may write directly to this forum. I check in daily, so I can get to your questions quickly.

Here are some Do's and Don't for posting to this forum. PLEASE read them over carefully.

  1. DO feel free to drop me a line with your writing question. If I don't know the answer, I'll find it for you.

  2. DON'T pitch your book to me.  Please.  This is a strict policy! Why? Because I may have something similar to what you pitch already in the works, and I don't have the time or desire for legal problems. Second, even if I don't have something similar, I do have many, many readers, and I cannot be responsible for who sees your idea "in writing" on my site. So be warned, POST AT YOUR OWN RISK.

  3. DO feel free to write me by clicking here if you have a more sensitive writing question, but please understand that this alternate box is full-to-bursting, and you'll get a quicker response on this site forum.

  4. DON'T ask me to look over your work. I am overwhelmed with my own work, and besides, I am not a literary agent. I'm just a writer like you, who wants to share what she's learned to make it easier for those just starting out.

Well, now that we've got the particulars out of the way, let's have at it. Ask what you will by "leaving a reply" below.

Best wishes and happy writing,

Rita Lorraine



2 Responses to “Little Things You Should Know: Know When to Edit”

  1. Carolyn Cordon Says:
    November 15th, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    I enjoyed this very much. I have the first draft of a novel now - the first one of many I’ve started. I got to ‘the end’ with this one by just devoting every moment to the writing for a month. Now, though, it’s time to work of the second draft. I have your thoughts here to help me with it.

  2. Rita Lorraine Hubbard Says:
    November 16th, 2009 at 8:16 am

    Hi Carolyn,
    I’m so glad you stopped by. Congrats on your first draft. What’s your genre? I try to list competitions, etc. for various genres. If it’s a YA, be sure to check out my latest post on the Gotham Writer’s 250 word competition. Even though you’re in the editing stage, Gotham is accepting 250 words as a screening process to find up-and-coming writers. You never know where competitions will lead, but one thing’s for sure, they help keep your mind sharp and your writing tight.

    Best wishes,
    Rita Lorraine

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