So, you know my BIG news from this week, that WIP is finally a fully formed first draft!
What is a writer supposed to do once it is all done?
I’ve had many tell me to put it to bed for a little while, before reading it again.
Then, get it out, read it, and start the LOOOOOONG process of editing, and redrafting, getting it beta-read, redrafting, editing, re-reading, more editing… you get the picture…
If it took me 18 years to write the first thing, I may be finally ready to publish in, oh, about 2050! Then it could be classed as historical fiction too!
And all this before thinking of covers and actual publication, and suchlike!
I’m at a loss… Do I think to send it off to traditional publishers or do I go Indie, like I did with my poetry book, Poetic RITUals?
Pah, I’ll think about that after getting some opinions on the manuscript, I think.
Still, the idea of putting it to bed straight away was hard for me.
I wanted a paper copy.
I know many of you said you edit on screen, the paper edit is too tiresome and very paper-heavy… But the feel of that first tome… it just had to be done.
My home printer wouldn’t have coped. I contacted someone local who does printing, and arranged to pop in on Friday morning to get it all ready for me so I could have my copy to scribble on, and generally cherish.
I had it saved on my cloud, my machine, my hard drive and a USB stick, ready for print-off…
But I couldn’t let it lie, could I?
Oh no!
I thought I’d do a quick (Quick? Who was I kidding, there were 300 pages to go through!) spell-check and edit via the Word editor and Grammarly. I did start off with ProWritingAid, which promises so much, but it kept crashing the programme… Sorry, I am not risking losing all those words!
All was going well, then I realised there were a couple of schoolkid errors, like consistency with how I’d written certain words. And Word has a great Find and Replace tool to change them all…
So I used it with a couple of words – all good!
Then I wanted to change Er to Err… as it appeared to show in one of the editors as the best way to write that procrastination “Err” in speech.
So I did it, and instead of changing what I wanted, it changed EVERY word with the letters er in, to having Err in it instead!
mothErr, fathErr, sistErr, watErr… you get my drift?
And it wouldn’t undo!
I was up until midnight trying to correct as many as I could… after all I had a 9.30am appointment with a printer!
Woke up and was determined to get the niggles ironed out before going.
I even found a great discount on the Grammarly Premium… 50% off!
So excited was I that I went through the whole thing!
And it took me to 12 noon!
Dang!
Well, I got the kids ready (remember, I have little-ish people to look out for too) and we raced into town.
The girl at the shop was expecting me. Her colleague was the one I had spoken to, and she was prepared for the mammoth print and bind job that was due in.
She read my mini blurb as it printed, and mentioned that it was intriguing… I liked that! (I left her with my blogger business card!)
Then we left the precious manuscript with her to be bound, whilst I fed the kids and got my nails done – my treat for myself.
And here it is…
I’ll put it to bed now, honestly… for a little while at least, but I’ve tucked it away with some special bedmates, ready for editing…
Jack Wolfe Frost
May 01, 2018 @ 08:36:32
My advice… just don’t leave it too long. It’s happened to me and many others, they come back after 6 months and it’s like “OMG! Did I write this pile of poo?”. Sounds like it’s been left long enough now. Time for the hard work to start! 😉
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Ritu
May 01, 2018 @ 11:46:56
I’ve started the re-read!!!!
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Ritu
Apr 24, 2018 @ 12:02:28
That all really helps Terry!
I’m glad I’m not the only find and replace victim!
I will definitely get it properly checked before any submission times.
I am finding it hard, but I have left it for over 2 weeks so far already, before trying to reread and start that editing process!
Thank you!
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Terry Tyler
Apr 24, 2018 @ 07:45:35
I’ve done that ‘search and replace’ thing, too – changed Tom to Jake and ended up with lots of Jakeorrows and Jakeatoes throughout the book!
Finishing your first first draft is a wonderful feeling – congratulations! Now you have something to work on. After many, many novels, I always think ‘phew’ and sit back for a moment when the 1st draft is done… the hard part is over. Redrafting is much nicer – it’s honing your work into something publishable.
My advice – don’t worry about the detail, like small grammatical errors – that is what your proofreader is for. Because you WILL get a proofreader before you send it to a publisher or agent, or publish yourself, won’t you? ALL writers need them. My punctuation is almost 100% (it’s my THING!), but I still need a proofreader, and she will still find up to 500 errors in every manuscript.
One of the mistakes that debut writers sometimes make is being so excited about their first draft that they publish or submit too soon. Most experienced novelists do up to 10 draftsI do 6, then two last read throughs. Don’t worry, they get easier! And the time to send it to an editor is when you think it’s finished, not before.
Hope all that helps, and well done, once more!
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You Can Always Start Now
Apr 21, 2018 @ 12:22:37
For me there is just something about having a paper copy that feels safe. I use Microsoft OneNote for writing. I use it to keep track of characters, scenes and plot lines as like a binder on line. Congrats this is major so excited for you.
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2018 @ 12:24:53
Thank you soooooo much!!!!!
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foodzesty
Apr 19, 2018 @ 04:59:07
Congrats!!! Ritu!!! So so curious to read it 🙂 Huge hugs keep going sweet lady!!!
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Ritu
Apr 19, 2018 @ 05:51:10
Thank you Sophie!
It is very hard to not touch it… but it is at there, in a box file, waiting to be re-read and edited. i just need to give a little distance first between us, so I pick it up a little fresher, if you know what I mean!
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foodzesty
Apr 20, 2018 @ 20:08:55
Absolutely!!! You have worked on it enough so now it’s time for that space. Go back with a fresher mind set. 🙂 Have a great wkend Ritu!! Huge hugs
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2018 @ 20:12:01
I haven’t touched it for a week so far!!! But I’m itching to write more… might have to start another project Lol!!
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foodzesty
Apr 20, 2018 @ 20:13:08
I imagine you are but give it a while so that your mind can rest. A new project!!!! REST WOMAN REST hahahahh
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2018 @ 20:20:41
I know… for once I’m actually listening! My mind wants to do so much but my body said stop!!!
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foodzesty
Apr 20, 2018 @ 20:21:26
Listen to your body 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2018 @ 20:33:11
😊
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Jennie
Apr 16, 2018 @ 21:50:30
Congratulations!!! 😀
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Ritu
Apr 17, 2018 @ 05:52:07
Thanks Jennie!!! 😀
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Jennie
Apr 17, 2018 @ 14:22:49
You’re very welcome, Ritu! 🙂
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amelia
Apr 14, 2018 @ 22:53:10
This is truly amazing Ritu, congratulations! Editing is rough, but you’re so close to the finish line now.
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 23:09:22
Thank you so much Amelia! It us so close… but so many big decisions to go !!!
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willowdot21
Apr 14, 2018 @ 19:37:33
You are just soooo, brilliant 💜💝💗
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 20:32:31
Aw stop it sis 😍😍😗😗😗
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willowdot21
Apr 14, 2018 @ 21:01:27
Naw!!!
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Claire Saul (PainPalsBlog)
Apr 14, 2018 @ 18:46:03
I completely understand you wanting that paper copy in your hands – congratulations on finishing and having a printed, bound “nearly book”. Very, very keen to read it – remember you have a beta reader ready and waiting here. I love your poetry book if that helps!! C x
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 20:31:58
Thank you so much Claire!!!! I’ll keep that in mind!!!!!
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OIKOS™-Redaktion
Apr 14, 2018 @ 16:28:06
Congratulations!!! Good work! I think i will publish my first book in my next life. LOL
Michael
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 16:35:52
Lol!!!!!
You can do it Michael!!!
Thank you !
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OIKOS™-Redaktion
Apr 14, 2018 @ 16:41:35
😉
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OIKOS™-Redaktion
Apr 14, 2018 @ 16:26:53
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Ruth Daly
Apr 14, 2018 @ 16:14:13
Congratulations on getting it done! Definitely leave it a while before editing. I always catch far more mistakes after I’ve left it a few months (I know, I know, that’s a long time) than if I edit right away. And I’m always amazed at the things I end up changing or completely deleting. Anyhow, I’ll be following your journey as you decide whether to self or traditionally publish – that’s the point I’m at, too.
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 16:16:53
Thank you so much Ruth!
The whole publishing decision is a hard one. As a self published author, you need a lot of time to do the promotions, approach stores to stock your book… then the whole financial thing… do you open a business account… do taxes… do you need an accountant?
If you go the traditional route there are lots of avenues that are already paved for you, but then, you lose certain control…
I don’t know! It’s too much to even think!
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Ruth Daly
Apr 14, 2018 @ 16:23:37
Some of my friends have self-published and find the self-promotion &marketing side of things so time-consuming and exhausting. That’s what puts me off. But getting a book accepted by a publisher is so difficult – I don’t know what to do, either!
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 16:26:18
It’s that age-old conundrum that us authors have faced… at least the indie route is open to us. It was too hard to do that before! Then there’s vanity publishing…
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Melissa ❤️🙂🌴
Apr 14, 2018 @ 13:01:52
Congratulations on your labour of love 🥂! I hear you on the editing bit. I always have to print documents that require the red ink pen and post-its and notes in the margins. I cannot edit on the screen.
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 13:03:12
I did the basic spellcheck stuff, but the rest… no. I need to read it out, and read it out aloud, to hear if sentences make sense, and as I read, see whether there are glaring repetitions, and confusions with the plot!
Other holes would get pointed out by the beta readers!!!
Thank you !
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Melissa ❤️🙂🌴
Apr 14, 2018 @ 13:10:26
A long time ago, I read a writing tip about reading whatever you write out loud. That tip has served me well even with academic papers. Good job!
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 13:51:12
It is something I used to do naturally, but as a technical tip, it is ace!!! Thanks!
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Shallow Reflections
Apr 14, 2018 @ 11:09:08
Congratulations, Ritu! What a lot of work you’ve done with more ahead. But a labor of love. I use both Hemingway and Grammarly to help with editing. I find Grammarly very helpful indeed. -Molly
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 11:09:52
Thank you! A Labour of love indeed!!!
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Carmen | Wellington World Travels
Apr 14, 2018 @ 10:23:36
OMG! I am so excited for you! Looking forward to it! Good luck.
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 10:42:06
Thank you so much Carmen!
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Phil Taylor
Apr 14, 2018 @ 09:52:02
Absolutely fantastic! I can’t wait to follow your process. I’m excited for you!
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 10:10:21
Thanks for all your support Phil!!!
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noellekelly
Apr 14, 2018 @ 09:44:11
As we already discussed, the feeling of the printed copy in your hand is just awesome!
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 09:46:31
Totally Noelle!!!
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LaurenEph
Apr 14, 2018 @ 08:58:20
Woohoo! Well done! I always like to read through a paper copy when I’m editing too! X
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 09:27:34
Thanks Milly!!! It’s sitting there looking at me and iI’mm smiling! 📚😁
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fancypaperblog
Apr 14, 2018 @ 08:32:49
Congratulations and looking forward to reading it 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 08:36:47
Thanks Orla! Hope it won’t be toooo long!
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thatblogwherecheriemovestogermany
Apr 14, 2018 @ 08:30:00
I would need to print it as well. It’s so much more REAL when printed, and real book in printed form. Yay!! you!! You have given me hope that some day I may finish mine…..someday 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 08:36:20
You can do it!!!
Thanks Cherie!!!!
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Fiona Maclean
Apr 14, 2018 @ 08:27:33
What a great name (Wedded Stress!!! ). I look forward to reading the final thing – very exciting!
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 08:35:55
Thank you Fiona!
I can’t believe I actually did it!!!!
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Gary
Apr 14, 2018 @ 08:25:27
Ooh, I was waiting for the “I’ve printed it” post after our long discussion yesterday! Bit different when it’s not on a screen isn’t it. Really in your face I made that stuff. Flipping the page edges with pride. Leaving it on the table and inviting guests for coffee…. “What’s this?” They ask…. “Just my book manuscript don’t you know….”
Love it. Well done Ritu. Now, as Lucy said. Let it rest for a bit. Breathe and set a date to go back. Too early and it’s harder to spot stuff because your mind is still inside the pages. #GaTu
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 08:35:29
Thanks for all the encouragement Gary.
Our Procrastinating jokes actually pushed me along!!!
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Gary
Apr 14, 2018 @ 10:00:39
It’s a pleasure Ritu. Writing buddy support is an invaluable asset. Jokes are part of it because underneath we know it’s well meant and there to keep the spirits up and mojo working.
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 10:10:49
100% agree!!!!
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Aimer Boyz
Apr 14, 2018 @ 04:15:22
OMG! That err kerfluffle? I would have had a freaking melt down !
You must be so thrilled, all your words, all your pages right there in your arms. It’s a major accomplishment, enjoy 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 07:59:51
It was a heart stopping moment!
But all sorted now… and I know when I read through I’ll probably find ones that slipped through… but that’s okay… I can change them!
And it is wonderful to have the words in front of me to hold and touch!
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Aimer Boyz
Apr 14, 2018 @ 23:39:59
Doesn’t seem real until you hold it in your hands 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 15, 2018 @ 08:25:21
Oh totally !!!
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Dan Antion
Apr 13, 2018 @ 22:48:13
Good luck as you move through this.
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 22:52:32
Thanks Dan!
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Masha
Apr 13, 2018 @ 21:31:22
I wonder how anyone can write a first draft and publish, even just a blog post, because for me I have to leave it rest because always when I go back to it I see the changes that need to be made. You deserve a good celebration now.
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 21:42:29
Now blogging I kinda do on the hop… I write and hit publish !
But this… it’s different!
Thank you! I’ll try and sleep on it for a while before trying to look at it again objectively!
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Erika Kind
Apr 13, 2018 @ 20:56:13
It is not a piece of cake to publish a book. Sometimes those little things are the meanest and can drive us nuts! You made it!
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 21:39:11
I made it through the first hoop sis… still a few to go but yes. I MADE IT!!!!
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Erika Kind
Apr 14, 2018 @ 16:05:11
YAY! And you will make it through it all. It is just a matter of time 😊
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 16:12:46
Exactly. It’ll get where it’t meant to go!!!!
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Erika Kind
Apr 14, 2018 @ 16:16:13
Right, now other way!!
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 16:17:12
Exactly sis!!!
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Erika Kind
Apr 14, 2018 @ 16:39:51
No… not now…. 🙄😂
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 16:42:19
Ha ha!!!
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Lucy Mitchell
Apr 13, 2018 @ 20:19:46
Congrats that is such an achievement!
I always find letting it rest is hard. First because you don’t want to be parted from it and then when you do go back to it you end up groaning because it inevitably needs more work.
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 20:23:01
It is so hard Lucy!!!! But I’m going to try!
Thank you!!!!
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Lucy Mitchell
Apr 13, 2018 @ 20:25:54
Will update your guest blog post 🤩
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 20:39:11
Cool!!!!! Hope my next one won’t be “Managing My Middle-aged Manuscript ! 😂
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Penny Wilson Writes
Apr 13, 2018 @ 20:00:34
So happy for you to have that first completed draft!! I know I’ll take a few years yet to get there. I was going through the awful habit of editing as I was writing. I was getting no where! so i understand the urge to edit, edit, edit!! Congrats anyway, it’s a HUGE accomplishment!! 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 20:17:17
I kinda did that too… I can’t write and not look back…
I hope it makes the editing now a bit easier! 💜
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josypheen
Apr 13, 2018 @ 19:52:55
Yaaaay go Ritu!
Give me a shout if you need help proofreading. 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 20:16:22
Thanks Josy!!!!! 😍😙
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Allie P.
Apr 13, 2018 @ 19:16:03
Yep – I’ve had some of those find and replace joys. I am much better about adding blank spaces to my search like Err so it doesn’t do quite as much damage.
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 19:17:28
I’m learning!!!!! I shall remember that!!!
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Judy E Martin
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:50:29
Congratulations, Sis.Wow, it looks impressive already and I am definitely looking forward to reading it. Don’t rush it though especially as you have taken so long to get it to this stage. The manuscript I wrote for NaNoWriMo I wouldn’t leave it alone but hadn’t done it properly at all before giving it to Beta readers, and it was nowhere near ready! 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:55:11
Thank you sis ! I’m going to listen to my dear blogily who are all telling me to be patient!
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Judy E Martin
Apr 13, 2018 @ 19:06:56
It is so hard to be patient though when you have put so much into it! I certainly appreciate how excited you are to get stuck into editing it! 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 19:16:50
I hope the excitement keeps up lol!!!
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Judy E Martin
Apr 13, 2018 @ 19:35:28
I am sure it will 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 19:39:13
😊
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lbeth1950
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:46:55
Are you looking for a Beta readers?
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:48:45
I probably will be soon enough Linda!
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April Munday
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:41:33
Whatever you do, please don’t rely on Grammarly.It’s good for spotting words used in the wrong place, but not much else. It’s approach to comma usage is bizarre. You’re really much better off buying a grammar book and working your way through it.
I’ve been seeing some weird things in recently-published books, and I think some of them are down to Grammarly and writers who are not confident about grammar, or who don’t think it’s important to learn it. Words and grammar are a writer’s basic tools, so we should understand how to use both. You’ll note from the first sentence in this paragraph that sometimes I just can’t be bothered. You should also note that Grammarly thinks that sentence is fine as it is.
Trust yourself or learn the skills that will enable you to trust yourself.
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:48:22
I know what you mean April . Thanks for the guidance.
I looked at all it pulled up but ignored a bulk. I’m pretty confident on grammar. Its really content I want to make sure flows!!!!
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April Munday
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:53:22
Good. I ignore most of it as well. Then I have someone whose grammar is better than mine go through it.
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:56:05
Another set of eyes is key!
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Shivangi
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:41:23
Good luck Ritu… sweat and blood goes into writing 😀
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:46:15
Oh it totally does! Thanks Shivangi!!!
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mistybooks
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:37:00
You’re ahead of me – mine was only 16 years.😳
Draft 17 & it’s not right yet! 🙄
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:45:52
Oh man!!! Someone said to me… don’t search for perfection… we as the author will never find it!
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mistybooks
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:49:07
I spent so long trying to get the comma’s in the right place that I missed the blindingly obvious plot hole 🙄
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:49:47
Yeah… I get that!!!
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mistybooks
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:51:45
I think a prolonged period of procrastination is needed. (again!)
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:55:39
I am #ProcrastiQueen!!!!
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mistybooks
Apr 13, 2018 @ 19:28:06
But at least I got around to reposting an old blog – feet up now!
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 19:40:13
Lol!!!
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pranabaxom
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:33:34
Take a deep breath, inhale and slowly exhale. Repeat. Son you will be in deep meditation and the answer will come to you. Oh shit, this was meant for the religion class. does not matter, it should work for your purpose too and as an added bonus you may lose some weight, not that I am saying you need to lose some. Oh my, there I go in a tangent again.
Good luck Ritu.
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:43:40
You do make me laugh!!!
But I shall meditate upon this for a while!!!
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pranabaxom
Apr 13, 2018 @ 19:30:40
Glad that I can make someone laugh. There is enough tears in this world already.
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 19:40:33
True dat!
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scr4pl80
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:31:52
Congrats! So cool.
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:42:57
Thanks Janet!!!
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The Story Reading Ape
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:12:19
Good Luck editing, Ritu (start about three months from now) 😃
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:28:49
Thank you Chris!… Could I hold out for that long though??? Now it is finally done, I am eager to do something lol! But I will wait a little while lol!
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The Story Reading Ape
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:36:15
Remember the old seafaring saying:
Don’t spoil the ship for want of a ha’penny of tar (from the days of wooden ships and meaning, don’t have the ship sink because you didn’t want to spend any more making it watertight).
In your case, DON’T RUSH 😄😄😄
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:45:01
I know, I know… after 18 years I totally get it!!!!
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The Story Reading Ape
Apr 14, 2018 @ 06:53:30
❤
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Ritu
Apr 14, 2018 @ 08:01:16
I didn’t actually read any of it yesterday… just spent time stroking the pike of paper and flicking the pages lol!!!
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The Story Reading Ape
Apr 14, 2018 @ 08:08:09
LOL
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indishe
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:01:34
Kudos to you!
18 years shows lot of love for your characters.
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:07:31
I just Hope they’re good and it works!!!!
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indishe
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:24:44
It will👍
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:00:23
What a huge accomplishment, Ritu!! So exciting! 🙂🎉
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:06:45
Thanks Tonya!!! I know… so exciting right!
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:21:25
Definitely!!
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chris jensen
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:00:06
With all that said an done… Now i know that i don’t want
create a poetry book…
Just doesn’t seem worth the heartache…
smiles chris
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:06:24
😊 it is a bit of a faff… but if its a dream then it’s worth it!
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chris jensen
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:35:52
i lov
dreams..
It’s a look into the inside
of a mind.. When it comes to written material…
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 18:44:35
Very true!
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chris jensen
Apr 13, 2018 @ 19:02:23
smiles
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keen peach
Apr 13, 2018 @ 17:55:41
Congratulations Ritu!! So exciting!!! 🎉🎊🎉
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 17:56:39
Thanks lovely! ❤
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E R Kendrich
Apr 13, 2018 @ 17:43:54
Well done on completing your first draft – very admirable. I’m still working slowly through mine. It makes me feel better to hear yours took eighteen years! Good luck with the editing. 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 13, 2018 @ 17:50:57
Thank you so much!
It’s not something that can be rushed, is it!
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