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Got some stunning views of New Zealand between Glenorchy and Mt. Cook today! Got about 1550 words written on the new Shifting Lands book in the car and at the hotel.
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A vale nestled between mountains, catching the light

Tasman Glacier and the surrounding mountains, including Mt. Cook

Today was exciting! On mostly a whim, I went bungee jumping this morning.
We also saw LOTR filming locations for the Fords of Bruinen, the Pillars of Argonath, and Isengard. I also wrote about 560 words on the new Shifting Lands book!
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An overhead view as William C. Tracy bungee jumps off the 43m tall Kawarau bridge outside of Queenstown, NZ

William C. Tracy just reaches the water after a bungee jump off the 43m tall Kawarau bridge outside of Queenstown, NZ

The range of mountains used as a backdrop for Isengard in LOTR

The river used for the Pillars of the Argonath in LOTR

A good story always wins.#AmWriting Keep writing. It will show. Writing takes time and effort. Good writing always shows. - Wrtr #AmEditing #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky

Some books you read, some books you enjoy. But some books just swallow you up, heart and soul. - Joanne Harris - Writing.

Trust your reader in your #writing and in your story. Trusting them allows you to do your best writing. - Wrtr #AmWriting #AmEditing #Writer #Author ~ #BookSky #AuthorSky

Just write, get better, keep writing, keep getting better. It's the only thing you can control. - Roger Ebert ~ Writing.

Our second full day in Queenstown, and we took a fast boat ride and a slow boat ride! The TSS Earnslaw is a steamboat built in 1912, the same year as the Titanic. Wrote about 1100 words on the ride back, on the new Shifting Lands book!
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William Tracy and Heather Tracy in a Jet Boat, going about 60 mph! We are very windblown.

The steam engine of the TSS Earnslaw. Lots of moving pistons and metal walkways.

Have fully and officially finished editing Lună's Vision!

Next week is my (new) monthly self-care week where I won't be doing any writing, but Feb first I'll be handling the formatting and front/back matter.

I am in the home stretch.

#AmWriting #AmEditing #L3

WordWeavers Jan 23
How satisfied are you with your current story? Why or why not?

Rereading it now, for the purpose of reviewing and editing, I am very satisfied. It makes me smile and even laugh in places

Here’s a sample:

#WordWeavers #amWritingFiction #novelx5 #amEditing

Technically, he is the largest shareholder in the terms of Great Aunt Rebecca’s will. Under the terms of the will, Jim has a forty percent interest in the teashop
and the other three — Mis, Harriet and Julian — have twenty percent each. In practice Julian and Harriet are sleeping partners. Mis is the only one taking an active interest in running the place. On the ground, as it were, Mis would be the responsible adult even though both Julian and Harriet are older and wiser.

Reputedly.

“You,” Jim says, putting his mug back onto the shiny red Formica table top. “You will be in charge. Is that a problem?”

“Well. Yes. Jack doesn’t like the idea. He thinks Betty should be in charge.”
“Have you two fallen out?”

“Not exactly.”

“Approximately.”

“Roughly speaking.”

There is the ghost of a smile on her face. It is sad and wistful.

So, this is the reason Mis has seemed so down recently and the reason Jack has been a missing person for much of the past week.

The rain beats against the window and the wind sounds as if it is capable of lifting the roof off and there are some ominous rattles and bangs from outside in
the back garden.

#WritersCoffeeClub - 23 Jan.
There’s satisfaction in crafting a good sentence. What satisfies your writer's ear?

Here’s one from the text I’m editing right now:

‘Jim is silent while he sips his tea.’

It’s simple but it sings

The repeated ‘i’ helps and the repeated ‘s’

And the i-sounds resolve in the ‘ea’ of tea at the end ☕️

I have no idea, tbh

#amWritingFiction #novelx5 #amEditing #WritersCoffeeClub

Gonna try to finish editing Luna's Vision before Shabbat starts.
Wish me luck!

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Had a great day tour around Queenstown and surroundings today. We got some local honey, and saw some beautiful scenery! Also got in about 1180 words on the new Shifting Lands book!
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William C. Tracy stands at the end of a pier near Queenstown, NZ. There are forest-clad mountains across a very blue lake in a picturesque scene.

Editing done for the day, only one chapter left on Lună's Vision, which I should be able to finish tomorrow without much trouble.

Third round edits -- mostly just proofreader -- usually goes pretty quickly, so I should have a finished manuscript soon.

#AmEditing #L3

Another 1760 words on the new Shifting Lands book while finishing our 40+ hour travel to Queensland in New Zealand! Did a little sightseeing tonight, but tomorrow we have an all-day tour!
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William Tracy and Heather Tracy stand beside Lake Wakatipu in Queensland at the south end of New Zealand

Ugh slugging through another round of edits on my upcoming new book, Train Europe. Pain the arse, but they do improve the text. And I need to head off any attempts by the editors to rewrite bits of the text. ;)

#book #books #AmEditing

Time for some editing. Aiming for a chapter and a half. Wish me luck!

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It's #WIPWednesday so have a snippet from Luna's Vision:

Natalia smiled at him, eyes gleaming. "Clear sight. You'll also be able to see wounds and weaknesses." She flushed and cleared her throat, "According to Ozana it can have… other uses."

"Other-" Marcus shut his mouth with a snap and turned to study the floor. Oh, he was definitely blushing now.

"Weaknesses, huh?" Victor whistled. "Hey, Marcus, where's Leyla ticklish?"

"Don't you dare!" Leyla squealed when Marcus turned to look at her. "Marcus Lear if you say one damned word I will-"

"Dishes."

Everyone blinked.

"What?"

"You do the dishes for the next week," Marcus said, a wicked grin lighting up his face, "And I'll keep your secret."

"That's blackmail!"

"Nah, giving my teammate some extra motivation."

They were still arguing when the pizza arrived.

#Snippet #L3 #AmWriting #AmEditing

Got in another 1240 words today on the new Shifting Lands book while flying to San Francisco. Got to see the city, and now we're waiting to board a plane for New Zealand for a 2-week adventure!
#amediting #amwriting

William C. Tracy with a giant chocolate Sundae from Ghirardelli.

A brown sea lion lying belly-up on a float by Pier 39.

Grammar help please. Is this apostrophe in my wip correct? This is a blind spot that I have not been able to overcome.
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The gnome, it's ear broken off during the affray, had no case for compensation at all.
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Ugh. One hour to edit one chapter and I am WIPED. Think I did good though. At least, I caught and fixed a bunch of stuff, including two consistency errors.

But damn did that take a lot out of me.

Gonna futz with formatting a bit and take a break.

#AmEditing #L3

Time to get some editing done on Lună's Vision.

Starting second round edits today, with a focus on pacing, dialog, and word choice.

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I put this out on #LinkedIn earlier - will see if I get any responses…

People may ask how my background in English Language Teaching (ELT) connects to non-profit work.

The answer: more than you might think!

In ELT, I’ve spent years helping learners of all levels understand complex ideas, in language that’s clear, inclusive and culturally sensitive.

Those same skills are exactly what non-profits need to communicate effectively with donors, volunteers, communities and stakeholders.

Here’s what my ELT experience brings to non-profit editing:
Clarity: Making complex information accessible to diverse audiences
Inclusive language: Representing intersectional identities, particularly LGBTQIA+ communities
Audience focus: Understanding who you’re speaking to and tailoring tone and content accordingly
Ethics and empathy: Crafting content that is responsible, respectful and impactful

In short, helping English learners navigate the world equips me to help non-profits communicate their mission clearly and inclusively.

If your charity or NGO wants materials or texts that are polished, accessible and reflective of your values, I’d love to collaborate. You can either reach out here or email me at peter@peterjfullagar.co.uk

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