WriterFilter: I need help organizing this large, sprawling, and motley set of Word files into the first draft of a novel. [more inside]
posted by sister nunchaku of love and mercy on Oct 19, 2009 - 14 answers

Where might I find real-life examples of 300-700-word pieces of prose that are neither perfect nor unsalvageable — "problematic," let's say — on which I can practice the craft of editing? [more inside]
posted by colinmarshall on Aug 7, 2009 - 25 answers

How do I expand my novel without adding useless verbiage? [more inside]
posted by carrot on Jan 23, 2009 - 20 answers

Is there such a thing as version/revision control software for printed documents? Software developers have version control for their source code, but what about people who write sales brochures? [more inside]
posted by Chunder on Aug 22, 2008 - 12 answers

How would you go about cramming for a general knowledge quiz? [more inside]
posted by so_necessary on Aug 21, 2008 - 16 answers

Does the continual revision of Star Wars have any artistic parallels in any medium? [more inside]
posted by Ndwright on Jun 5, 2008 - 53 answers

I need a solution which will help me work out my revision plan automatically (Possible Excel filter?) Please help! [more inside]
posted by edbyford on Apr 15, 2008 - 3 answers

How can I revive a dead novel? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse on Jan 22, 2007 - 19 answers

Okay, I have realised that for my English Literature exam on Monday I have spent most of my time revising Blake (1/2 of the exam) and next to no time with Hamlet (the other 1/2 of the exam) learning quotes, key themes etc - we have read the play in class twice, the last time being about 4 weeks ago. Any help to make this exam go as painlessly as possible? I realise I may already be a lost cause. [more inside]
posted by philsi on Jun 8, 2006 - 29 answers

I just finished the first draft of the second half of my first book. Now I have to revise it, and I have to revise it good. [more inside]
posted by snortlebort on May 21, 2006 - 3 answers

The conventional wisdom is to not buy "Rev A" Apple hardware. How can I tell what revision a specific piece of hardware is? [more inside]
posted by shaneflyer on May 12, 2006 - 16 answers