Okay I have to be honest, when I first received my manuscript from my publisher I was excited to see what he thought. Did he think it was as good as I thought? Well, the answer is yes, however that didn't mean that I didn't have to make any corrections. Crossed out sentences, Red, Yellow, and Green markings, and notes from the editor all indicated one thing; I had some work to do. I took note that this is one of the most grueling phases in publishing. It's easy to write the book for the mos part, but having someone run a fine comb through it can be nerve racking.
The changes I had to make really challenged my writing ability. You see conceptual editing means that they're looking to be sure that each paragraph, each story, and each character remains consistent throughout the book. They found things that I would have never thought of. I woke up each morning at 5am and began reading and changing the things that the editor recommended. I was tired, and grumpy,...maybe a little overwhelmed. Coffee was my only friend. But soon enough I finished. My changes were made. I re-read the book one more time and sent it off just in time to make my 2 week deadline. Was it fun? Not really. I've read the book so many times I already know whats coming in each chapter. But still this is a necessary process in making this book an easy read, and a book that will have the kind of impact I pray that it will have.
The publishers have it now, and are reviewing my edits. December 31st they are to send it back to me with any more changes they recommend, and then what can I say but..."Here we go again."
utill next time...God bless your Christmas.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
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