Polishing and a Beta Read

The next manuscript is almost complete. I’ve edited through two of the acts, and am starting on the third. I still have a few lingering questions, though hopefully my beta readers an set me at ease. Once I complete my draft it’ll go to Max. Hopefully in under a month it’s out in the world.

I’ve had thoughts about finding an agent. It sounds so strange to say the words, to even think it. There’s a certain legitimacy that comes from dealing with a major publisher, that sense of “making it”. We’ll see, I’m rather inpatient, and waiting an entire year for a story to get into paperback would be tough.

Once I finish reading Rangers Apprentice I’m going to move on to Tigers in the Mud. It’s a story about a German Tank Commander in World War II. I enjoy a good depiction of history through the eyes of those who were there. I read A Higher Call  and really enjoyed learning about how different the Luftwaffe was, and the rebellions inside the officer corp. Again, a great depiction of history brought to life. So many of our veterans of this war are passing that the history itself is seen only in books.

As far as other entertainment I’m playing Skyrm and Elite. Though I don’t have more than 15 minutes or so at a time for each. Once I rack up more time I plan on broadcasting some playtime via Twitch too. Speaking of games, I’ve been really watching how games unfold a story. There’s a huge budget to these and I think there’s a good deal to learn and see. It doesn’t all apply to writing a novel, but lots to learn on the subject. More on this in another post.