It sounds like you have a really great system to make sure you plug all those icky plot holes.

And you can always use those throw away stories for marketing material later!

You’re very welcome. And isn’t it great when your characters take over your life??

I also favor reflecting complex worlds, where remote events color my characters’ actions and inform readers of challenges and results. In some instances I use “throwaway” characters and scenes. I’ve found, though, these are sometimes so interesting as to expand their roles. A throwaway character might fit a more useful role. A background detail might be tweaked to strengthen foreshadowing of a key revelation. Writing, I enjoy in discovering these new uses and hope readers will be equally delighted.

I’m really glad you got something good from it.

It really varies. Some charge by the page, some a flat fee. It’s not a cheap edit, but so worth it.

It’s such a fun thing to do! I adore getting to play in other peoples worlds!!

Those are some stellar critique partners, Lynette!