tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post2225827500758732108..comments2024-03-26T11:25:04.513-07:00Comments on Learning to Write: Helen Lacey on Revisions and Giveaways!Nashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-81805876988262410872014-09-21T10:16:09.088-07:002014-09-21T10:16:09.088-07:00When I first get the edits I panic, but then I cal...When I first get the edits I panic, but then I calm down and look forward to making the ms cleaner and stronger! I like the way Helen maps out the edits for herself. Sounds like and awesome idea. Wishing Helen the best of luck!<br />JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-86860946153991750902014-09-19T08:14:31.726-07:002014-09-19T08:14:31.726-07:00How lucky I am to be a reader rather than a writer...How lucky I am to be a reader rather than a writer. The entire process sounds terrifying. <br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-79300885976081838102014-09-18T11:02:15.413-07:002014-09-18T11:02:15.413-07:00I can't say revisions are my favorite part, bu...I can't say revisions are my favorite part, but it is nice to finally produce something that's worthy of publication!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-23439311282684702022014-09-18T02:42:49.579-07:002014-09-18T02:42:49.579-07:00Revisions can be difficult but I'm sure every ...Revisions can be difficult but I'm sure every great story was made because of the revisions the authors did on them. Good luck with the new book, Helen!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640511681168230116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-45922060971594779012014-09-17T20:39:37.433-07:002014-09-17T20:39:37.433-07:00Yep, revisions make the book better, that's fo...Yep, revisions make the book better, that's for sure. All the best for your latest release!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-50472722962342421462014-09-17T20:24:33.526-07:002014-09-17T20:24:33.526-07:00Hello, Helen! Best of luck on your latest release...Hello, Helen! Best of luck on your latest release.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-11583331033918190382014-09-17T07:52:14.108-07:002014-09-17T07:52:14.108-07:00I totally feel the same way about edits. I don'...I totally feel the same way about edits. I don't understand when people complain about them and perhaps it's because they have yet to discover the joy that comes from rubbing off all the rough edges? Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-84349780111729462012014-09-16T17:43:37.268-07:002014-09-16T17:43:37.268-07:00I love edits, too. That said, I usually go through...I love edits, too. That said, I usually go through the "What? Is she kidding me? I can't change that!" It's just my process. I get over it and realize my editor is a genius. Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-87778936654131046312014-09-16T16:35:37.357-07:002014-09-16T16:35:37.357-07:00Excellent advice! Revisions are not my favourite p...Excellent advice! Revisions are not my favourite part of the process, but I'm learning to love them :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-65528829699412284692014-09-16T16:11:50.664-07:002014-09-16T16:11:50.664-07:00Great advice! I do love when the final product is ...Great advice! I do love when the final product is ready, although the journey from first draft to final project can still be a bit daunting. Yes, I'm still hoping for that perfect, or almost perfect, first draft. LOL!Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-40888255954728734472014-09-16T16:06:28.245-07:002014-09-16T16:06:28.245-07:00Editorial letters can give me a panic attack, but ...Editorial letters can give me a panic attack, but there is definitely something fun to getting my book into shape. It's a matter of balance between the two for me.Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-78243052345273542332014-09-16T15:48:08.581-07:002014-09-16T15:48:08.581-07:00I'm usually one of those authors who hypervent...I'm usually one of those authors who hyperventilate when she gets the editorial letter from her editor. Fortunately I trust her and she knows how to challenge me to bring the best out of my stories. :)Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.com