Tag: revision

Running on fumes, what can I do?

Got the manuscript back from Audrey on Friday and spent all night reading her notes and comments. Then I spent Saturday and Sunday helping a friend, yadda yadda… I did reprint the MS last night so I can do the edit, and I’ve come to the conclusion that I really need a hole punch with a higher sheet capacity. I know what I’m getting for Christmas…

Anyway, I’m so glad I spend the money for a good developmental/content edit. After reading the thing over and over during revision, I get way too close to see the big picture. I mean, I have my inklings, and I was definitely moving in the right direction with the revision, but I didn’t quite hit the mark like I wanted. Didn’t take the fix far enough and unfortunately still ended up with a sizable plot hole.

So I’ve been mulling over her comments, knocking around some ideas, and I’m gonna run my thoughts past her and try to hammer out how to fix what I broke. Then, of course, the fun will be… fixing it.

It is done

Goal 1) Revise TAP 2

  • My Goal: Finish one lesson every two weeks (roughly)
  • Where I planned to be: Lesson 21, 270/333 pages typed in
  • Where I am: Lesson 21 complete
  • On Target or Behind: On Target

How’s It Going:

Well, at least the revision is. Now I wait for my appointment with Audrey next month.

There ain’t no pot of gold, just copper tokens

Goal 1) Revise TAP 2

  • My Goal: Finish one lesson every two weeks (roughly)
  • Where I planned to be: Lesson 21, 225/333 pages typed in
  • Where I am: Lesson 21, 262/333 pages typed in
  • On Target or Behind: On Target

How’s It Going:

Chugging along.

Since I’m getting so close to the end here, I’ve started creating my plot skeleton for book 3. I know the basics of 3-4 different conflicts that will happen throughout the majority of the novel, but I feel like there’s one thing I’m missing. I know I’ll trip over it eventually, but the feeling is annoying.

All queer, no fear

Goal 1) Revise TAP 2

  • My Goal: Finish one lesson every two weeks (roughly)
  • Where I planned to be: Lesson 21, 180/333 pages typed in
  • Where I am: Lesson 21, 204/333 pages typed in
  • On Target or Behind: On Target

How’s It Going:
I’m glad this part of the process is easy and not very mentally taxing. Our local Pride festival was today and I am exhausted.

As a fun aside, I went and looked at my pre-revision word count and the word count of the type-in so far. I’ve already gone from 44,928 words to 49,274 words! And yes, I have also cut words. I may hit 50k yet.