And the process begins again...

Well...Tracy Ruckman sent me back her edit, and made a lot of suggestions, including books to read on Characterizations, and "Show, Don't Tell." In fact there is more I need to read, and truth be told, reading non-fiction about what to do and how to do it is a bit like taking a class: interesting, but not quite as exciting as reading or writing.

But, as I've been applying the edits, I've seen my style change, and a new story is emerging from the foundation of the original, and that's exciting! In fact, I am as excited as when I was first writing the story.

Most seasoned writers still encounter editors who constantly harp on them to improve, improve, improve. And if they still get those kinds of input to their writing, then I am among the best, whose craft keeps getting better and better.

Write On!

I am being Edited

It was scary. First I had to part with lots of money, which is in short supply these days.

Then I actually had to let go of my baby (my 1st manuscript: unpublished writing, for you writing civilians). I submitted it to Tracy Ruckman, who works as WriteIntegrity.com. Would highly recommend her, even though I haven't gotten back my manuscript.

Needless to say, I am getting more nervous by the day, but I'm sure she'll be kind. After all, becoming a good writer is learning your craft, which is a slooooow, ongoing process. I've been in critique groups, been to conferences (and gotten very polite, "Keep working on it. You'll get there one day." answers).

Well, I knew that before I could submit my manuscript, I would have to have it professionally edited. So I have.

I'll let you know the results when I get my manuscript back.

Until then, happy writing (or reading, whichever applies)

Chas