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Quote: pam123writing, Friday, 26 Jun 2009 14:12Quote: Saxon Annie, Friday, 26 Jun 2009 12:56How do you writers manage to keep writing as well as all the editing and tweaking on one already finished. My story is actually finished but there is a mountain of editing and revising to do that I can't seem to see beyond. I can't switch off the one story to start another or even a sequel. Print off the completed one. Demand peace and quiet. Sit on the sofa with a pen, bottle of wine, bar or box of chocolates and your MS. Just read it aloud and strike though what doesn't sound or look right. When I've done all that, mine goes off to my very wonderful Editor who goes through it all over again and get's it all nice and polished. If you need an Ed, email me and I'll give you his details. He's a whizz with the patience of a saint and it takes away all the pain of deciding what should stay in and what should go.  Then you can concentrate on your next while that ones being edited. Thanks pam but I wouldn't be able to afford him. I thought you might have an inexpensive way of bringing an iron will to the surface. I have tried doing a few hours a day like slavandria wrote about herself but the bits that need doing in the MS sit and nag at me until I take it up again.  I suppose I will fall into a routine someday, hopefully soon. I am a multi-tasker like most women but some of you ladies seem to be Mega-taskers. I must admit to enjoying sneaking off and reading the message board too.  I shall have to be stronger with myself about my time management.   I think I have the hang of POV now, thank you for your help. By the way I like Slavandria's new avatar too, very strong. I haven't found one to down load yet.
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magehome
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Quote: Saxon Annie, Friday, 26 Jun 2009 12:56How do you writers manage to keep writing as well as all the editing and tweaking on one already finished. My story is actually finished but there is a mountain of editing and revising to do that I can't seem to see beyond. I can't switch off the one story to start another or even a sequel. I tend to tweak it as I go so it's not so daunting. Re-reading often, before I send it off to an editor once it's complete. Howver a sofa with bear and food sounds equally as valid.
Dave Magehome Website - a link to my current projectsCauda Pavonis musicCauda Pavonis MySpace
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taggie01
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Just as a positive note to other writers . . . I received a personal call four days ago from a top Australian agent who is calling my novel The Stumpwork Robe (published by YWO and available now- www.pruebatten.com) in after reading the first three chapters. She has also asked if I can combine the sequel, The Last Stitch, (due to be published any minute by YWO) with The Stumpwork Robe so she can read it as a complete piece. It was a huge shock to receive a personal call but a tremendous thing all the same, and I only hope TSR and TLS live up to any expectations. Good things DO happen!
http://www.pruebatten.com/
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Babylon
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That's brilliant! Well done you, and the best of luck.
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pam123writing
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Fantastic news and one in the eye for those who slam self published work. All the very best with both your books.
This post was last edited by pam123writing, 04 Jul 2009, 12:28
"And, in the end, the love you take / Is equal to the love you make." Lennon and McCartney 1969
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Lin Lee Liu
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Quote: taggie01, Saturday, 4 Jul 2009 11:47Just as a positive note to other writers . . . I received a personal call four days ago from a top Australian agent who is calling my novel The Stumpwork Robe (published by YWO and available now- www.pruebatten.com) in after reading the first three chapters. She has also asked if I can combine the sequel, The Last Stitch, (due to be published any minute by YWO) with The Stumpwork Robe so she can read it as a complete piece. It was a huge shock to receive a personal call but a tremendous thing all the same, and I only hope TSR and TLS live up to any expectations. Good things DO happen! Congratulations! Out of interest, what proportion of your total time spent on that novel was spent editing and tweaking? I may be unusual in that I much prefer editing and tweaking my own work. Writing is HARD. Anyone else the same? Have I missed my true calling? Am I a not so secret control freak?
This post was last edited by Lin Lee Liu, 20 Jul 2009, 00:26
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sulcus
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Quote: Lin Lee Liu, Monday, 20 Jul 2009 00:25Quote: taggie01, Saturday, 4 Jul 2009 11:47Just as a positive note to other writers . . . I received a personal call four days ago from a top Australian agent who is calling my novel The Stumpwork Robe (published by YWO and available now- www.pruebatten.com) in after reading the first three chapters. She has also asked if I can combine the sequel, The Last Stitch, (due to be published any minute by YWO) with The Stumpwork Robe so she can read it as a complete piece. It was a huge shock to receive a personal call but a tremendous thing all the same, and I only hope TSR and TLS live up to any expectations. Good things DO happen! Congratulations! Out of interest, what proportion of your total time spent on that novel was spent editing and tweaking? I may be unusual in that I much prefer editing and tweaking my own work. Writing is HARD. Anyone else the same? Have I missed my true calling? Am I a not so secret control freak? I hate &^£$**@€ editing! Most of my edits usually end up putting in more words, not liposucking out word fat. I have spent a miserable weekend checking the copy proof of my book typeset by the self-publishing press and have found countless of MY MISTAKES and not theirs. I am so ashamed and it's going to cost me money to get them to change the copy. This is my punishment for not paying sufficient attention to detail.
"A,B&E", "Not In My Name" and "52FF" (flash fiction anthology) all available on Amazon Kindle"How a psychopath makes sweet love. I can get you ringside. Royal box even."
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timellis
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If its any consolation Sulcus, I found about ten mistakes in my first book, nine of which were theirs, but it was still going to cost me to correct them. I didn't bother because I'd already sent them out  . Lin Lui: You're not alone. When I write, I can't wait to finish so I can get to the editing. I love editing. Usually, I'm putting in description because I tend to be a bit mean on it during the writing process  .
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sulcus
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Quote: timellis, Monday, 20 Jul 2009 06:25If its any consolation Sulcus, I found about ten mistakes in my first book, nine of which were theirs, but it was still going to cost me to correct them. I didn't bother because I'd already sent them out  . Lin Lui: You're not alone. When I write, I can't wait to finish so I can get to the editing. I love editing. Usually, I'm putting in description because I tend to be a bit mean on it during the writing process  . Er, try 10 2 mistakes
"A,B&E", "Not In My Name" and "52FF" (flash fiction anthology) all available on Amazon Kindle"How a psychopath makes sweet love. I can get you ringside. Royal box even."
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timellis
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Quote: sulcus, Monday, 20 Jul 2009 07:07Quote: timellis, Monday, 20 Jul 2009 06:25If its any consolation Sulcus, I found about ten mistakes in my first book, nine of which were theirs, but it was still going to cost me to correct them. I didn't bother because I'd already sent them out  . Lin Lui: You're not alone. When I write, I can't wait to finish so I can get to the editing. I love editing. Usually, I'm putting in description because I tend to be a bit mean on it during the writing process  . Er, try 10 2 mistakes That would be a lot, then?
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