Comments on: What Exactly Is A Rewrite?

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sun, 25 May 2008 17:54:26 +0000

Thanks, Dana. I might actually use this in the future with clients to help determine their needs.

By: Dana

Dana — Sun, 25 May 2008 15:47:03 +0000

I had to Google to find this article today so I can explain to a client the different types of rewrites there are so she can articulate what she wants to me.
Had to comment to tell you what a useful post this was.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:02:06 +0000

It’s amazing how many versions there are, Toni.

By: Toni Shrader

Toni Shrader — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:49:32 +0000

This is a popular topic for any writer…and one we all need to get a handle on…Thanks for the great information!

By: gracepub

gracepub — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:42:48 +0000

I’ve held quite a few workshops on ‘how to do a rewrite’ I made a lot of writers confused at the concept of saying the same thing in a different vernacular. I’m not sure why.

By: The Rhythm of Write » Link Love - 4/13/08

The Rhythm of Write » Link Love - 4/13/08 — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:26:01 +0000

[...] posted a great article at Get Paid to Write Online. What Exactly Is A Rewrite? talks about the real differences between rewriting an article and writing a completely new piece. [...]

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:14:21 +0000

It’s amazing how many different things are meant by that simple word. Assumptions usually end up eating into my time, so I try always to ask in advance, Yvonne.

By: Yvonne Russell

Yvonne Russell — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:04:25 +0000

These differentiations are interesting Sharon. It’s so easy to make assumptions when someeone says “rewrite”.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:38:24 +0000

@ Katherine: Yes, it makes sense to find out how clients plan to use the articles before starting. It can save lots of rewrites of the rewrites.

@ Dana: Thanks for the heads-up about the tool. I was looking for something similar the other day.

By: Dana - The Writer's Blog

Dana - The Writer's Blog — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:37:07 +0000

Very useful article. I often have to ask for clarification about rewrites when approached for them and your post here is very helpful. I recently was pointed to a tool called Dupecop.com where you can compare your rewrite against the original which is a very helpful tool.

Cheers,
Dana

By: Katherine

Katherine — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:35:02 +0000

I’ve had so many different kinds of rewrites for clients. It helps to understand the purpose behind them. Line by line rewrites, for example, often indicate that they plan on using article spinner software. So, when asked to do a rewrite, I need to clarify what it is for so it will help me do the right thing.