Writing Excuses

19.05: LIVE Recording - Revisions with Mahtab Narsimhan

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Feb 4, 2024
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Mahtab Narsimhan
Mahtab Narsimhan, an author and host from past seasons, joins the hosts to discuss revisions in writing. They talk about the difference between revising and rewriting, favorite techniques, and tips for making revisions more manageable. They also share tools and techniques for diving into revision, including using a Trello board and analyzing the purpose of each scene. Different revision approaches and the use of templates are explored, with listeners encouraged to revise their first chapter using a template and share their success stories.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Revisions and Challenges of Addressing Pacing
01:32 • 6min
3
The Art of Revision: Sculpting Words and Redoing Art
07:52 • 2min
4
Tools and Techniques for Revision
09:23 • 9min
5
Different Revision Approaches and Using Templates
18:13 • 3min