Comments on: Stage 1 of production: the edits

By: Caroline Smailes

Caroline Smailes — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:39:30 +0000

Lplate Author – thanks hun x

Beth – actually, it’s May… something to read whilst in labour?

Liz – I dread to think of all the things I’ve agreed to…

paul – good luck! That’s great to hear that your agent is supporting you so much. I really and truly hope that it all goes well.

xxx

By: paul

paul — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:29:02 +0000

“when my mind has to be stuck in a fictional world I am utterly distracted and a bit rubbish at hearing.”

I recognise that feeling – and I’m sure my family do too. The other side of it is that it’s often difficult to write when you’re not immersed in the world you’ve created. It’s hard to snatch a few minutes here and there, because it takes time to make that world real again in your mind – and it has to feel real if you want to write well.
I’m editing the second book based on Agent comments – Don’t you just love it when you realise that a one line comment about one character means changing umpteen chapters and keeping those changes consistent ) – Particularly when you know they are right. Better get back to it – Hope all goes smoothly for you.

By: liz

liz — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:47:02 +0000

Congrats on getting it all done and fascinating the need for three different types of editing.

I so get the when your in the book and agreeing to things……….

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uberVU - social comments — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:38:40 +0000

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By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:20:57 +0000

Why oh why oh why oh why is April still so far away??? I’ll have to read fast to get your lovely book in before the baby arrives!

By: Lplate Author

Lplate Author — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:31:41 +0000

Well done chick, after a very long time, I still knew you’d do it! xx

By: Caroline Smailes

Caroline Smailes — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:19:07 +0000

zehra mustafa – thanks for your comment and good luck

Juxtabook – oh it’s all too familiar! I recently sent professional feedback to a team of examiners and included several ‘I love you’ notes, in pink writing and with pink hearts all over them! Working from home has so many positive aspects to it, but sometimes it is difficult to switch off.

Debs – so true, drinks and choc for tomorrow night.

xxxx

By: Debs carr

Debs carr — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:09:51 +0000

Great news, and just in time for the weekend.

By: Juxtabook

Juxtabook — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:28:28 +0000

I know what you mean about trying to work around your children/child. I get, “Mummy you’re not really listening are you?” all the time. It is stressful for you and for them and is the downside of working from home. The upside is that you’re at home at all. I am sure my child has her input though. I can’t believe that I haven’t posted one of her drawings or notes, shoved onto my work to get attention, in with one of my book parcels. I just hope customers smile!

By: zehra mustafa

zehra mustafa — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:27:21 +0000

Thank you for this post, it’s much needed, especially since I am editing my first book, yet again, it’s nearly ready for the world and your words helped to ease the pain. So thank you!