Another phase complete
I did it! I sent a few chapters from my book to a real, live book editor! She asked what I wanted her to do...um, huh? I don't know, I've never done this before. I'm just hoping for some good advice and help I guess. Whatever happens, I can feel [...]
Done…again!
Okay, I've made the changes to the end of the book (including a couple of new chapters). I'm going to proof these myself, then send them out again for another test-read. THEN...I have an editor who is helping me. It was a rough start to '08 for this writer, but [...]
Near tragedy…
Al...most...died. Heart...stopped. Arghhh....!!!!Okay, I lost the drive that has my novel on it. Arghhh....!!!! I have the bulk of it saved in three other places, but while I was at my sister's house visiting I made a lot of changes...and only saved it to the jump drive. Happy to report [...]
Edit, edit, edit!
Well, I am still plugging away at the book. I've sent out quite a few manuscripts and must admit...I am disgusting myself with how many typos others found that I completely missed. However, it makes me happy to know that I didn't send the manuscript to anyone yet. I can't [...]
Holding Pattern
Okay folks, here's a little update. I'm still editing my book, as well as circulating it for opinions. I'm still going to try to get out some queries before the end of the year, but I'm not going to rush it. I want to make sure I'm producing a quality [...]