I am much relieved to have submitted my second novel's edits to my wonderful freelance editor today.
My contract is for three books in this series. Being two-thirds of the way through the contract is a really good feeling.
Now, I have another novel to draft in the next couple of months. The relief beyond words will come when that third one is turned in, but today, I am going to savor the accomplishment of finishing the second. I made it, with a little help from my friends. And there were definitely moments when I thought I wouldn't get through!
Every writer is different--every book process is different. But dear friends, if you are ever in a tough spot with a deadline and you need to talk to someone who understands, I'm your woman.
SO what do I get to do in this short break while I wait a couple of days to approve line edits? (Yes, we're on hyperdrive to get this novel typeset, so my superhero editor is making her end of the line edit happen in three days. And she has the skills to do it!)
I want to go on a bike ride with my daughter.
I want to finish my book trailer for Fairer than Morning, which is kind of a fun project.
I want to clean my house and car from their permacluttered state ever since this rewrite began. (I admit, they're not perfect at the best of times. :-)
What are you doing with these last days before school starts? Or, if school's not part of your life, how are you spending the last days of summer?
16 comments:
Way to go!
Can't wait to catch up.
Congratulations on completing your edits! I hope you enjoy your well deserved break.
Congratulations on your progress!
Hooray! Enjoy your break. :)
Congratulations on getting those edits turned in, and WOW, you are on hyperdrive to get line edits back in three days.
I'm working on a deadline, and we're taking some day trips before school starts. This weekend was to the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, MN.
Congratulations Rosslyn. There's no better feeling than completing a really hard task.
Me, I'm headed to the mountains for a few days. My husband has worked horrendous hours for the past six months, and he has spent many nights in hotel rooms. I'm looking forward to getting to know him again these next few days. Taking in some hikes and fly-fishing.
What a great feeling! Hooray for two-thirds! Which, incidentally, works out well for me because I just finished Fairer Than Morning yesterday (personal email full of accolades to come soon), so I'm pleased to know you're that much closer to continuing on in the series! Enjoy the rest of your summer & pfft, I say, let the cleaning wait. A neat house is overrated. :)
Barb
Awesome!
Enjoy yourself...
Congratulations! I'm sure looking forward to being in your shoes...I'm working on a deadline of my own, trying to complete a project by the end of the month.
Thanks, everybody! Erica, I love the sound of the National Eagle Center. And Lucille, hiking in the mountains would be great--hope you have a restful, fun time.
Barb, thanks! I get so excited when I hear someone has finished the novel. I look forward to hearing what you have to say.
Elisabeth, best with your deadline. Setting those personal goals will take you a long way.
It must feel awesome! Congratulations!
Congrats! Each small step is worth celebration.
I can't wait to see the trailer, Rosslyn!
I had every intention to teach my daughter to swim this summer but let the time get away ...
Oh my goodness, I can't wait to read it!!! I'm playing catch up this week; not working at the studio anymore as of yesterday, and da hubby starts work when school starts, so I have a couple days to GET IT TOGETHER!! :P Have a great day, Rosslynn!!
Hi, Rosslyn! Congrats on meeting another deadline. Great feeling.
Can you believe my kids started school yesterday? Crazy! Summer is over for us. I go back to work tomorrow. :(
I submitted mine on the 10th. Yeah for us!
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