It’s that time again. Revision. Re-revision. Re-re-revision. (That sort of implies that it started with a VISION, right? And that should help this process along.)
Agent M sent the latest round of notes, I read them right away, and I’ve taken the weekend to process. A few thoughts on the whole deal:
— Far fewer notes than the last revision (does that mean I’m getting closer?)
— I remind myself about the generous and kind comments she’s made in past versions, and I ask for a compliment now and then, as my confidence begins to slip. (She sends the compliments and reminds me that she loves my invented characters. *sigh of relief*)
— It’s still MY story, even though Agent M has invested a great deal of time (at least 3 thorough readings at this point) and effort (wow, I need a lot of coaching) in making it better. And it is getting better. But ultimately, decisions lie with me.
— I’m rediscovering how much trust I’m placing in Agent M. It feels great, GREAT to let myself be guided by her professional wisdom.
— After many thousand new words, still only a few words are up for deletion. (I’m an adder, not so much a subtractor, apparently.)
— This is WORK. Remember when revisions (in school or something) meant changing a word, or a phrase, or a paragraph? Yeah. I remember that, too.
— The things that go on behind the scenes in the story, the implied parts, are very clear in my head. But at some point, they may need to be made clear to the readers. This may cause hair-tearing and whinging. Why is it that what’s clear inside my head becomes so muddied when I try to extract it?
— Right is better than Quick. What in the world is my hurry?
— Still very grateful to be on this ride. Very, very grateful.
(12) Comments for this blog
You can do this!! You are amazing!!! 😀
You can do this!! You are amazing!!! 😀
If you’re looking for a reader, I’d be happy to help. I’m really good at it 🙂 I’m also anxiously awaiting your book. You know, anything to help the process along.
If you’re looking for a reader, I’d be happy to help. I’m really good at it 🙂 I’m also anxiously awaiting your book. You know, anything to help the process along.
Wow, I hope the revisions go well and quick!!! Good luck Becca! (Can’t wait to read your revised book!)
Wow, I hope the revisions go well and quick!!! Good luck Becca! (Can’t wait to read your revised book!)
And still you had time to write a story for me. You are the goods, Miz Becca. The. Goods.
And still you had time to write a story for me. You are the goods, Miz Becca. The. Goods.
I’m at the point where I’m still revising in the dark. As in, I don’t have anyone to point me in any direction and say “fix.”
Keep the vision. You can do it…
I’m at the point where I’m still revising in the dark. As in, I don’t have anyone to point me in any direction and say “fix.”
Keep the vision. You can do it…
Shoot! I wish it were done! I guess this means it doesn’t go to prospective publishers for a couple of months?
My confidence in your ultimate success is total. I cheer for you.
Shoot! I wish it were done! I guess this means it doesn’t go to prospective publishers for a couple of months?
My confidence in your ultimate success is total. I cheer for you.