Archive for May, 2009
The Victory of a Finished Draft
Saturday, May 16th, 2009 | Once It Is Sold, The Writing Life | No Comments
Finally, I have implemented all the notes my editor gave me. Finally, I have completed the newest draft.
I have no doubt that once my editor goes over it, The Queen’s Pawn will need a few more changes. I am meticulous, but out of a 510 page novel, I may have missed something. Also, I am so close to this novel, after having worked on it for almost three years, that something may yet be unclear to the reader. If there are flaws left, my editor will catch them on her next pass. And when she does, I will fix them.
Patience is a Virtue and Irony is a Hoot
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 | Once It Is Sold, The Writing Life | 1 Comment
Ironic. The same day I wrote my last post, wondering where my notes were from my editor, she sent the manuscript to me, with notes attached. I have spent the last weeks working on my novel, and I am very happy with my progress. I have a new deadline, and it is good to know that The Queen’s Pawn is going to be worlds better for all the wonderful notes Claire has given me.
I have not mentioned her name before, but my editor is Claire Zion, and she is a genius.
