It’s day 21 (has it been that long?) of NaPoWritMo and I’ve been dug down deep in my editing den… Word Craft: Prose & Poetry will become a reality soon.
This is the general direction of the book cover. I know there will be changes. Wendy Anne Darling, a dear friend, is making the cover. So, this double shadorma shares my pain. LOL!
"The Editing Blues" editing— necessary chore when writing to be read who wishes to read a book with many mistakes? my head hurts and I know my sight has dimmed now, commas and semicolons will kill me... the editing blues ©2021 Colleen M. Chesebro
I’m done for the day! LOL!
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Editing a book definitely takes time and concentration!
Thank goodness for my editor. She’s a gem! 🙏🏻❤️
I’m in the same place, Colleen. Great poem for that moment:)
LOL! 🤣🤦🏼♀️ Editing!
Colleen, I love the idea of your ‘editing den’. I pictured, at once, an area separate from your ‘drafting den’! – it tickled me. But, over breakfast, it made a lot of sense to me; an area, a nook, a table, away from your usual writing space; a physical space where the mind works in a slightly different way! Editing is a pleasure and a skill quite different from drafting – I often find the process as exciting/hard work/playful as the initial writing. If, on a good day I manage to corral 1000 words (ha! that would be a good day!) I am not happy until that number has been reduced to 600 words: tuned, whittled, sculpted, trimmed. It is certainly half the fun of writing.
Thank you for dropping by. Have a lovely weekend.
Nick.
(as I press send, I know I will be editing this ^!)
Thanks, Nick. Actually, I do all of my writing and editing in my “creative room.” It’s filled with crystals, incense, two lovely cats and a few plants. It’s cozy too. I have a comma issue. I never seem to use them at the right time. LOL! Thanks for your lovely comments. Happy Sunday, my friend. <3
This sounds a lovely space. What incense do you favour – scent wise, I mean! Not which brand!
Ah, commas! Exactly my issue! I do receive comments about my comma use – not that people mutter it under their breath as we pass – but not bad comments; curious ones! I take it as a good thing and try not to lose sleep over it 🙂
Yes, commas and semi-colons! I have a shoebox full of semi-colons in my space. It never looks like it’s being depleted, but logic tells me otherwise!
Thank you, Colleen. x
Sandalwood is my favorite! Thanks for your lovely message. <3
Nice; woody and quiet.
Of late I favour a cinnamon
(or white musk if I’m working on poetry LOL)
🙂
Oh, that is nice, as well. 😀
I have enough trouble with one poem…a book! I can’t imagine. (K)
This is the how to write syllabic poetry book… lots of examples and detail in this book. <3
I’ve only published once, and I’m writing a novel now but my first editing process was rather enjoyable. I really enjoyed reading and adjusting the poetry. Though it was very tiresome. I still enjoy reading it up to now so I think it was worth it. Hang in there my friend. Though you know much more than me in this department. 🙏🏽
I’m getting there. Almost done with the edits. This is going to be a great reference book. I hope to publish soon! <3
I’ll try to get it Colleen. I’ve learnt so much from you and even hungrier for more. 😃🧡
Yay! Thanks so much, Jude. ❤️
My pleasure.