This week I'm preparing for my big edit. Yes, the once-over. This involves printing out all my note cards, chapter notes-to-self, and advice from my critique group. I'm also flying through my Think Sideways lessons as fast as I can so I have as much stuffed into my head before I dive in.
The process makes me feel like I'm cramming for a final exam. I have that fuzzy, tired feeling behind my eyes that demands that I stop staring at words on my computer screen.
But it's worth it. I'll get into my manuscript, tear it apart, and come out with a polished draft that's ready for submission.
My biggest problem right now is trying to remember everything I need to edit. Grammar, character, scene, plot, sensory details -- and that's not even half of it. I'm probably forgetting the other half.
I'm guessing it'll take three weeks. We'll see.
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if you do it in three weeks, you must give me your secret! You sound super-organized, and I hope that it helps.
I love the editing process, I love watching what I can turn that rough first draft into...
Keep me posted on how it goes!
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