I started my freelance editing business, Rascon Revisions, in 2015. I offer developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, proofreading, and critiques for self-publishing and querying authors. My goal is to strengthen your writing while respecting your unique voice.
Michelle's Missive: Updates through July 28th, 2023
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Hi, Reader,
July flew by, right? June was a blur. The WriteHive Annual Conference was fantastic. I'm so glad I participated. The authors I've worked with since were absolute gems, and I loved helping them with their stories. I made a pretty big announcement during the conference, and now that I've got a rough draft and a new presentation coming out for #RevPit First Readers, it's time to let you in on it.
Are you ready?
I'm nervous. Mostly because I've never done anything like this before, so I don't know what kind of reaction to expect.
Okay, for real, here's the informal announcement:
I'm creating a workbook. It's called Self-Edit Like a Developmental Editor. The goal is to give you techniques to edit your fiction novel the way a developmental editor would without the cost. Interested? Click here or the button below to get added to my list of people to notify when the workbook is available.
| Yes! I'm interested in the workbook! |
Maybe enough of you will click the button to motivate me into finishing the dang thing already. π Seriously, though, my goal is to have it ready before the end of the year (that's only a few months away!).
I say this in every newsletter, but here I am, saying it again. This summer has been busy!
In June, I completed a line edit and a copyedit and launched a summer critique sale.
Hubs and I saw Melissa VillaseΓ±or live in Austin. She was amazing and hilarious and so nice.
For Father's Day, the kid and I made Hubs homemade cinnamon rolls. He made carne asada to get some good use out of the taco stand and tortilla warmer he got.
In July, I completed a copyedit, a developmental edit, and a manuscript evaluation.
For the kid's 12th birthday, we went to see HAMILTON! We had the Philip cast, and they were AMAZING. Seriously, probably a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we'll all remember and cherish.
We celebrated the Fourth with some sparklers and a BBQ.
The kid had a family birthday party to celebrate this last year before he is a teenager.
Hubs and I saw blink-182 (and Turnstile) in Austin. That was incredible.
Oh, I also launched my new program, Write with Me!
Coming up in August, Rascon Revisions will be celebrating eight years. I'm so proud to have made it this far and to have had the opportunity to help so many wonderful authors. I haven't decided what I'm going to do to celebrate yet. Any thoughts? Feel free to reply and let me know!
New release...
Pocket Ponders: Musings for Your Travels
On freelancing...
It's tough out here, folks.
On querying...
Publishing is ever-changing. What worked yesterday might not work today. What worked for someone else might not work for you. The best you can do is try to keep up and give yourself (and your writing) grace.
On writing...
Use action beats instead of dialogue tags to show the reader which character is speaking (while also giving them some subtext!).
On editing...
Your eyes are sharp for only a few hours a day. Put the story down. You'll both be better for it when you return.
#RevPit...
The #RevPit 2023 Showcase is LIVE!
| Read my winner's query letter & pages! |
Thank you for taking the time to read this email! I look forward to connecting with you soon.
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Rascon Revisions, Fiction Editing
Hi! I'm Michelle Rascon (she/her).
I started my freelance editing business, Rascon Revisions, in 2015. I offer developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, proofreading, and critiques for self-publishing and querying authors. My goal is to strengthen your writing while respecting your unique voice.
Hi, Reader, Well, the response to last month's announcement was fantastic! Thanks so much for your support. I'm happy to confirm that I plan to have Self-Edit Like a Developmental Editor: The Workbook available by the end of the year. ππΌ The goal is to give you techniques to edit your fiction novel the way a developmental editor would without the cost. Interested? Click here or click the button below to get added to my list of people to notify when the workbook is available. Yes! I'm...
You've been working on your book for too long, and your progress is waning because you're stuck. You need brainstorming help and actionable feedback to reignite your passion and finally finish the story. Does this sound like you, Reader? I have just the solution! Introducing a new service to help you finish your story: Write with Me! Write with Me is a new coaching program designed to help you finally finish your story, fifty pages at a time, by providing actionable feedback and answers to...
Hi, Reader, I have two quick announcements for you today! #1 This is a friendly reminder that the summer critique sale ends tonight at midnight Central. If you don't want to know when critiques are on sale in the future, click here, and I'll remove you from the list. #2 I'll be out of the office for most of next week to celebrate my kiddo's twelfth birthday, but I'll still check emails at least once a day if you need anything. Thank you for taking the time to read this email! I look forward...