I had no idea that the physical act of transfering little correction marks on paper onto the computer screen could be so TEDIOUS. Some days I manage 8 pages, some days I manage 2. It is stupid how slow this is. And that doesn't even include re-writes or new bit.
Actually, the new bits are a lot more fun. They seem to go well enough. I've add a couple of new parts to scenes that I'm very happy with; they add depth and texture to the story.
But cutting, that's hard. I found a scene today that does nothing and says nothing. I think I wanted it to show the relationship between Miss Lyon, the main character, and her sidekick Pryor, but it doesn't, it really doesn't. It stopped me dead, right there. I'll either have to re-write the whole scene, or cut it. I know what will be easier. I don't know what will be better.
Gah. This stuff is hard.
Oh, and next time I'll leave the sticky notes on the page. I made my job a lot harder by taking them off. Just sayin'.
3 comments:
I hear you! I hate revisions with passion.
I dont mind the rewrites, but the line editing is tedious.
Killing my darlings has become easier. Ripping entire chapters out used to pain me terribly. Now, if I see it needs to be done...KILL.
I still hate the textbook research though. BORING.
I'm so happy that you are really working on your MS. I know with a job and family, people often let it fall away. You are really working it!!
Heya Alexandra,
they suck and they're slow.
Lola,
Not killing any of my darling's yet, but I plan to in a future book (if there is one).
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