So, the edits - for now - are done. Typos and unclear sentences fixed. Sentences, a paragraph or five deleted, and a total of 8 pages cut from the manuscript . . . at this point.
Input from three out of four beta readers in hand, the fourth input should arrive in my email Monday morning.
Major change: deleted first few chapters and started the manuscript with the fourth (I think) chapter because . . . survey said: this is where I really started to get into the story. So, I went with the 2 out of 3 survey response.
I need to do another read through - .pdf format so I don't change things willy-nilly that seriously don't need changing - and then compile the beta readers opinions and see what I will (and won't) change based on their feedback.
Then . . . more work on query, start the synopsis, and do some agent research. I do have the logline done for the query, so the rest is just - brief, to the point, voice speaking loudly - filler.
So, how about you? Where are you with your writing projects? What great and exciting adventures have you created?
S
4 comments:
No typos?? Are you sure you fixed them all? :)
I have finished said query. Based on info from Scott the titan. hehe And need to run it by Holly. But for now I am working on my synopsis. (I lost mine when the computer crashed.)
Just wasn't sure I'd talk to you before the big FEAST day, so wanted to say HAPPY THANKSGIVING, pal. :) Eat lots and lots. And remember to be thankful for everything God has done for you.
Robyn - I'm sure there are still typos left here and there, just not everywhere. Ha! I'll do another read through before I begin the next edit phase. Heck, I think hard as we try, there'll always be a typo we miss . . . or at least that's what I'm finding with what I've been reading lately.
Happy Thanksgiving to you too, my friend. I'm cooking this year. Big feast planned. Yum!
S
The PDF read is an excellent idea. I think I'll use that the next time I'm editing.
What I did was put my book at book size like, say 5.5 x 8.5 in Word. The errors flew off the page. I guess at that point, I became a reader and not a writer. Just a thought.
Great post.
Hi there!
I just finished the final draft process after much "editing" (could be called procrastinating in some circles) and sent my first few queries.
That was a brave move to cut the first few chapters.
Good luck!
Perri
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