Well, I just passed the half-way point in this revision and sure enough the middle is as big a muddle as I’d feared. Tonight, I sat down and worked out what wasn’t working and how I could fix it. Then I cut 9000 words, give or take a few.
But you know what, that’s ok. Because I will streamline the plot, ratchet up the tension, throw in some conflict for good measure and this will be a much better draft for it!
I think I’m starting to get better at identifying places that need work, and I’m certainly less forgiving when they aren’t up to scratch. I’m going to take this as a good sign, despite the crazy-makings.
I’m hoping that I will have this whole section re-written by the end of the weekend O.O
Maybe I should go and get some sleep, you know, so I have half a chance…
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j-a brock
January 15, 2010 at 8:04 pm (UTC 11) Link to this comment
it’s also good cos not only did you see what was wrong, but how to fix it as well! WOOHOO!
Joanne
January 15, 2010 at 10:50 pm (UTC 11) Link to this comment
Well, I THINK I know how to fix it…
Rabia
January 16, 2010 at 12:17 pm (UTC 11) Link to this comment
*nod* It might be a pain, but each pass teaches me so much more about the whole revision process. Here’s hoping it will get easier every time!
Joanne
January 16, 2010 at 12:35 pm (UTC 11) Link to this comment
Definitely. I’m hoping that too