Getting close

[davidbeall]

 
I’m deep in the editing mode, and this novel is getting closer and closer to being done. The excitement I have towards cutting the umbilical cord and setting my novel free keeps me energized. The long hours feel short.
Nothing compares to watching my characters become real. The story, smooth and meaningful. I love this stage of the game. No more

Comments

[kymbrunner]

I had my months of intense revisions and now I'm back wandering in the desert! *waves

As hard as revision is, for me it's way easier than starting a blank page in a WIP. It's akin to jumping off the 5-meter platform at the pool - it's exhilarating while you're free-falling, but you're nervous thinking about the landing.

Enjoy your break!

[davidbeall]

Thanks. Good luck with the new WIP.

[quiller77]

Always great to hear of a writer who enjoys the revision process. I keep telling myself that one day I'll learn to enjoy that stage ...

Hope you reach the cord-cutting stage soon. :-)

[davidbeall]

Thanks. Just to put things into perspective, I enjoy seeing my dentist as well.

[quiller77]

Well, my dentist is a nice guy so I enjoy "seeing" him, but that doesn't mean I like him sticking his fingers in my mouth. Each to his own. ;-)

[jmprince]

I know this exact feeling!

[davidbeall]

It's a good thing, for sure.