This episode features co-hosts VE Griffith and Miss Catherine MH discussing their differing approaches to editing fictional characters. They explain that characters are essential to a story, acting as the vehicle through which readers experience the narrative. VE, a plotter, emphasizes the importance of planning aspects like physical traits, emotional makeup, dialogue, attitudes, and growth arcs, often reviewing these in separate passes. Catherine, a pantser, describes her process as more intuitive, where characters "visit" her and their physical appearance and speech patterns are naturally revealed, with her editing focusing on ensuring consistency in descriptions and dialogue, as well as the characters' interactions with others and their underlying goals. Both hosts acknowledge the value of differing methods and the reader's connection to well-developed characters.

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Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2641

In this episode of the Revision Wizards podcast, co-hosts Miss Catherine M.H. and VE Griffith discuss the journey of writing and the significant improvements that come with editing and practice. Catherine shares an excerpt from her first attempt at a novel in her youth, highlighting its flaws and contrasting it with a more recent first draft to illustrate her progress. They both reflect on their early writing experiences, including initial feedback, the impact of learning about self-editing, and the value of continued effort. The hosts emphasize that writing is a skill that develops over time, akin to learning a musical instrument or a sport, and encourage listeners to persevere through the challenges of drafting and revising. They also touch upon the importance of learning from feedback and the ongoing process of refining one's authorial voice.

The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.com

V.E. Griffith's website: https://www.vegriffith.com

Miss Catherine M.H.'s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com

Lon's Twitter/X: @lonvarnadore1

Lon's Instagram: @lon_scribbler

Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2638

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