How long should revision take? - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T10:12:56Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:153865?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A159815&feed=yes&xn_auth=nowell said!
and cleverly vivid…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-09-12:537324:Comment:1598152008-09-12T06:10:04.806Zcarole gillhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
well said!<br />
and cleverly vivid!<br />
really i got it!<br />
just don't want to hit myself in the head with it!<br />
the funny thing is, since I started that discussion, I've become more confident with my revision--I started to really enjoy it. you know, to see the thing begin to shape up.<br />
there's still a lot to do--but I'm getting there.<br />
thanks Dennis. now where did I put my hammer?!
well said!<br />
and cleverly vivid!<br />
really i got it!<br />
just don't want to hit myself in the head with it!<br />
the funny thing is, since I started that discussion, I've become more confident with my revision--I started to really enjoy it. you know, to see the thing begin to shape up.<br />
there's still a lot to do--but I'm getting there.<br />
thanks Dennis. now where did I put my hammer?! Every piece of writing is dif…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-09-12:537324:Comment:1597722008-09-12T00:55:43.113ZDennis Leppanenhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/TheWarbler
Every piece of writing is different.<br />
<br />
My first fully completed novel has been through the editing process that it is like the hammer a carpenter friend of mine has.<br />
<br />
"Look at this hammer, Den. It's my favorite, I've used most everyday for the past twenty five years."<br />
<br />
"Really, Rodney. It's a might fine looking hammer, in fact, it looks brand new."<br />
<br />
"Well, I have replaced the handle four times, and the head three times."<br />
<br />
And, that's how it can go with editing. I'm going back to work now. Maybe…
Every piece of writing is different.<br />
<br />
My first fully completed novel has been through the editing process that it is like the hammer a carpenter friend of mine has.<br />
<br />
"Look at this hammer, Den. It's my favorite, I've used most everyday for the past twenty five years."<br />
<br />
"Really, Rodney. It's a might fine looking hammer, in fact, it looks brand new."<br />
<br />
"Well, I have replaced the handle four times, and the head three times."<br />
<br />
And, that's how it can go with editing. I'm going back to work now. Maybe edit my baby some more. I wonder what the original premise was...? Wow!
Goodness! Thanks.
I'm ju…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-03:537324:Comment:1539512008-08-03T08:55:02.331Zcarole gillhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
Wow!<br />
Goodness! Thanks.<br />
I'm just beginning the final--and it's going to take some time, but that lovely of you, Nikki.<br />
so grateful
Wow!<br />
Goodness! Thanks.<br />
I'm just beginning the final--and it's going to take some time, but that lovely of you, Nikki.<br />
so grateful will do, John.
and thanks aga…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-02:537324:Comment:1539132008-08-02T18:00:31.074Zcarole gillhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
will do, John.<br />
and thanks again!
will do, John.<br />
and thanks again! No problem. Just message me w…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-02:537324:Comment:1539112008-08-02T17:47:16.963ZJohn Dishonhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/whiteskwirl
No problem. Just message me whenever you're ready.
No problem. Just message me whenever you're ready. oh John!
are you cool or what…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-01:537324:Comment:1538812008-08-01T19:12:00.640Zcarole gillhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
oh John!<br />
are you cool or what!<br />
thanks so much.<br />
just working on the final draft--shouldn't take too long.<br />
and thanks!!!!
oh John!<br />
are you cool or what!<br />
thanks so much.<br />
just working on the final draft--shouldn't take too long.<br />
and thanks!!!! I'll read it.tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-01:537324:Comment:1538752008-08-01T17:06:57.529ZJohn Dishonhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/whiteskwirl
I'll read it.
I'll read it. thank you very much, Jude.
I…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-01:537324:Comment:1538722008-08-01T17:01:44.745Zcarole gillhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
thank you very much, Jude.<br />
I think I get you!<br />
actually, this is the sink or swim draft.<br />
Just wish I knew some beta readers!<br />
They say the readers should be those people you don't know.<br />
Any advice? would appreciate it.
thank you very much, Jude.<br />
I think I get you!<br />
actually, this is the sink or swim draft.<br />
Just wish I knew some beta readers!<br />
They say the readers should be those people you don't know.<br />
Any advice? would appreciate it. Hemingway (I think) said a bo…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-01:537324:Comment:1538692008-08-01T16:52:13.169ZJude Hardinhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/festus
Hemingway (I think) said a book is never really finished, it's just due. Yes, you can fall in love with the revision process and tweak a book to death. After three drafts I think you should get it out to some beta readers, do one more draft after that, and then start querying agents. Time for your baby to leave the nest and take flight.
Hemingway (I think) said a book is never really finished, it's just due. Yes, you can fall in love with the revision process and tweak a book to death. After three drafts I think you should get it out to some beta readers, do one more draft after that, and then start querying agents. Time for your baby to leave the nest and take flight.