DeKalb Area Creative Writers
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I gave a presentation at the DeKalb Public Library Author Fair titled, “So, you want to write a book…” I opened with this startling statistic: Did you know 90% of people SAY they want to write a book? Based on reported goal percentages, half will begin and less than half of those will finish. Of those that “finish”
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I attended the DeKalb Area Creative Writers’ workshop this past Saturday to discuss Rewriting and Revising. It was strongly suggested that we not use the word “revision” when going over our work. The prefix “re” means “back” or “again”. “Vision” means “to see”. Literally, “to see again”. How does that help? You’re not looking to re-see it.
MARY LAMPHERE AUTHOR 