At times when
I’m writing a manuscript, I find there is something I want to change or omit
altogether. It might be a mere paragraph
or it could be a page or more. Whatever
it is, I don’t discard it.
Instead, I cut and paste it into the back of the manuscript I’m
writing. I also add a heading so it’s
clear what it’s about. Invariably, I find
myself going back to it at some point and using it, or part of it, thankful that it's been saved.
What are
your methods?
That is a very good tip and you are right about it. Some days things that don't seem right are viewed as very useful on others
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment, Grace. I agree with you. When I have deleted something I've usually regretted it so I don't do that anymore.
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Thanks for stopping by, Laurie. I will hop over to your blog this afternoon.
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I am stopping by from the book blog hop and following on GFC.
ReplyDeleteI love this tip! I would love to write a book some day, and I have started many times but I have never gotten into a groove, so to speak. That being said, I keep everything that I have started.
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It's a very good idea to keep everything you have started, Melissa. You will eventually use some or even most of it perhaps.
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Thought I would look you up as we 'Twit' a lot.
ReplyDeleteI have a terrible habit of printing things off and putting them in a box.. as you say.. one day they may be useful..x
Nice to see you here, Rosie. That sounds like a good habit to me.
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