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The Editing Process

The Editing Process

March 22, 2017March 22, 2017mattbeighton

How does one openly accept critique of something so personally created over years of writing, drafting and re-drafting? It’s something that I was very anxious about as I sent my manuscript away to my editor. What would she say? How could she possibly know the characters and their stories well enough to offer any advice […]

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Big Editorial Decision

Big Editorial Decision

February 14, 2017mattbeighton

Today marks a big step in the process of publishing my first novel, Spyglass and the Cherry Tree. I’ve made the decision to work with the very highly recommended editor Pam Elise Harris of Kitchen Sink Edits. I can’t wait to see what improvements she can suggest and it gives me a nice working date […]

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Writing With Scrivener

Writing With Scrivener

January 29, 2017January 29, 2017mattbeighton

On the merits of using Scrivener.

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The Spyglass And The Cherry Tree Sample

The Spyglass And The Cherry Tree Sample

December 28, 2016mattbeighton

A sample of the first chapter of The Spyglass And The Cherry Tree.

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The Spyglass And The Cherry Tree

The Spyglass And The Cherry Tree

October 30, 2016January 2, 2017mattbeighton

Information about my work in progress – plus a map!

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The Elephant And The Dormouse

The Elephant And The Dormouse

February 26, 2016December 28, 2016mattbeighton

Another attempt at a children’s poem from a while back.

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Hello World!

Hello World!

January 12, 2016December 28, 2016mattbeighton

Well, here we are. Again.

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