Revolution For Vengeance - Editing

So first day of editing and it has been a successful day - 225 pages read.  I'm not doing a proper edit.  This is more of a story check to make sure I haven't forgotten a character, left plot lines hanging that kind of thing.  The strangest bit about it is how much the story has affected me emotionally while I read it.

I have genuinely enjoyed it as much as I have sitting reading the Wheel of Time, Honor Harrington novels and others of my favourites.  All of these I have gladly spent whole days reading.  Now I'm not saying my book is as good as these, not by a long shot.  My language and prose alone is miles behind these giants.  I'm only talking about my emotional response.  Today has not felt like work in the slightest.  Even when I have an enjoyable day writing 7,000+ words I am absolutely knackered.  That is not the case today.  I liked the byplay between characters and the poignant sections left tears in my eyes.

Is that wrong to say that about your own work?  I have no idea.  Hopefully my friends who very kindly act as my beta readers will like it just as much.

The strangest thing today though, was that I found a gazeebo outside my house.  It's been very windy today and it must have been blown out of someone’s back garden.  I have no idea whose it is or where it's come from.  I've left it in a corner where it can be easily seen from the road and won't blow off again.  Hopefully the owner will find it.

Dinner is almost cooked, so time for food!
 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on March 02, 2015 11:00
No comments have been added yet.