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This looks like a must-read for all authors and I can't wait to get a copy. What is the most common problem you encounter when editing fiction?

Tiffany Yates Martin Thanks, A.K.! I'd love to hear what you think of the book. Your question is excellent--I actually do a popular presentation on the "biggest mistakes" …moreThanks, A.K.! I'd love to hear what you think of the book. Your question is excellent--I actually do a popular presentation on the "biggest mistakes" writers make that I created out of hearing a lot of authors wondering exactly this. Here are some of the most common areas I see where a story could be stronger:

1. Characters who could use more fleshing out; readers don't care what's happening until they care who it's happening to.
2. Stakes that could use strengthening: Characters must want (or fear) something desperately, and there must be clear, impactful consequences for achieving or failing to achieve it.
3. Action with no plot; plot with no story: No matter how exciting "stuff happening" is, if it's not directly in service to the protagonist pursuing his/her goal (whether the ultimate goal or an immediate one), it's not germane to the plot. And if that plot doesn't push the character inexorably along her arc, it's not yet "story."
4. Loss of momentum: Every single scene must move the story forward, whether by advancing the plot, raising the stakes, or moving the character along her arc--and ideally all three.

That's four of a list of ten I present in my webinar. :) Thanks for asking, and for your interest in Intuitive Editing! I hope it's helpful to your writing and editing.(less)

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I know this is a simple question, but is your last name “Yates Martin” or “Martin” (I have a school project and I used one of your website posts as a resource and I need to site my evidence)?

Tiffany Yates Martin Actually that's a great question! You can't imagine how often I have to field it, having decided not to hyphenate. :)

My last name is Martin, but I ten…moreActually that's a great question! You can't imagine how often I have to field it, having decided not to hyphenate. :)

My last name is Martin, but I tend to add Yates to first-name boxes on forms, since if I put it in as a middle name it often gets dropped, and I prefer my whole name.

Also I'm kind of delighted that you used a post of mine in a school project...! <3(less)

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“Write like a dog; edit like a cat—meaning it’s okay to get all wonderfully slobbery and overexcited when you’re drafting; when you edit you’ll take on that cool feline calculation.”
― Tiffany Yates Martin, Intuitive Editing: A Creative and Practical Guide to Revising Your Writing

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