That's kind of how I feel right now. Because, Friday night I finished the first draft of my novel. After I recovered from a night of crazy celebrating (a trip to the Nickelcade with the kids), I turned my eyes to my manuscript again and realized this war is far from over.
Editing. Dog gone editing.
Here's to the long slog ahead...
A first draft is a major accomplishment. I'm glad you celebrated.
ReplyDeleteYes, editing is a big pain and takes a while BUT it's not impossible.
SO, this mission is not impossible.
Plus you are one of the best wordsmithy's I know. You got this in the bag.
Thanks :) What would I do without your support?
DeleteI'm on schedule to finish my draft the second week of July, and this is exactly what I look forward to and dread. Way to call it.
ReplyDeleteChristine - Good luck hitting your deadline!
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ReplyDeleteFirst of all, congratulations from the deepest spaces.
Secondly, the teeniest bit of advice, friend of my heart.
Lay it aside for two weeks. Then, come back. That is all.
Godspeed.
Suze, thanks for the advice. I think I'll take it...
DeleteCongrats! What an accomplishment! I would love to take a peek at it - I'm sure it's amazing. (By the way - we are moving closer to you - at least for the summer;-)
ReplyDeleteYeah! Lets get together this summer. And yes, if you're willing to look at my story, I would love your comments...
DeleteYay!!! First draft done! Congrats.
ReplyDeleteI find editing to be fun. It's different, because its already created. Now you just get to polish till it shines.
And get those critique partners ready. Their eyes are priceless!
But you are done!!! That is so exciting. Let me know when you need a beta reader :)
ReplyDeleteThe process may not be over but you accomplished a huge task! I would be celebrating majorly too if I had just finished my draft! So live it up for a little while longer!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is awesome news. Congratulations.
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