~ EDITING OCD ~

Does every new author become infected with EDITING OCD?

I edited my book countless times before I ever decided on the release date. I read it over and over again. I even edited my edits! Why wasn't that enough?

I uploaded my book and reviewed it once more for a little last minute editing, but that didn't satisfy me either. I uploaded and re-uploaded and re-uploaded...then...

I released my book almost two weeks ago and STILL I am continuing to edit it!

I am ready to check myself into an authors rehab clinic that specializes in EDITING OCD. I may well drive myself insane before I can convince myself that my book is as editorially perfect as it's going to get.

I am exhausted, but thankful for every experience I have had as a new author.

As part of the 12 step program I am about to enforce (on myself) I am NOT going to edit this blog before I publish! :P

Happy reading!!
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Published on February 06, 2013 20:08 Tags: author-blog, book-release, editing
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message 1: by Kimberly (new)

Kimberly Brockman I know! Thank God for ebooks, lol. :)


message 2: by Derrolyn (new)

Derrolyn Anderson Don't I know it! I self-edit constantly... No matter how many times I go over my stuff I can always find an awkward sentence or two lurking in there. YAY for e-books!!!
Thanks for the add :)


message 3: by S.W. (new)

S.W. I think it's an illness.


message 4: by Ella (new)

Ella Dominguez I'm in a continual state of editing with my books. It's maddening. :)


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