This just in – I (really) like adverbs.

Today I start the final draft of Life After Joe.�� This will involve reviewing notes from various beta readers, additional thoughts and scenes I want to add or take out and, for the first time, using editing software to get a better idea of what a computer thinks of my manuscript.�� While a program certainly isn’t going to build a better character or create improved dialogue (that’s on me), it can highlight grammatical errors and other editing type issues.�� While the final product is going to be mine, it is nice to take suggestions from wherever I can find them.

I should also mention that this is all in preparation of a draft that will be sent to a professional editor for a final review.

Of the initial 39 adverbs I had originally included, Hemingway suggests I cut down to 21.

What about you, dear reader?�� Is there a program or system you prefer to use?

And now, away from my procrastination, and to edit!