The Revision Process
As many of you know, I have been working on revising Book 3 of the War of Destiny series. Occasionally, I have found that the re-writing comes easily and the words flow without trouble. Usually though, it is more of a struggle as I try to figure out words to better convey what I was trying to get across.
And there's those times when I realize I need to restructure a large portion of (if not the entire) chapter. These are the times I feel the most frustrated because I feel I am making no progress. Honestly, I spend a lot of time rereading the offending chapter and deciding what would best fix it. Is it too short or long? (How is that even decided?) Do I need to break up a long sequence of event(s)? How is that best accomplished? A triple star or a new chapter? Do I need to add material to make the break or new chapter work?
I am at one of those spots now. I console myself that I am making progress, even if it is only a few pages a week.
And there's those times when I realize I need to restructure a large portion of (if not the entire) chapter. These are the times I feel the most frustrated because I feel I am making no progress. Honestly, I spend a lot of time rereading the offending chapter and deciding what would best fix it. Is it too short or long? (How is that even decided?) Do I need to break up a long sequence of event(s)? How is that best accomplished? A triple star or a new chapter? Do I need to add material to make the break or new chapter work?
I am at one of those spots now. I console myself that I am making progress, even if it is only a few pages a week.
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