This is Going to Take a While…

I must admit to something. I have not started editing until just last night. But, on the other, more optimistic, hand: I started editing last night! ^_^ In my defense, I have been sick and feeling quite dead for the past few days. I could barely pay attention to the screen in front of me, which is no state to edit in. I would probably have made my book worse if I tried to edit like that. <–Valid excuse!! *cough* Anyways, I did begin editing last night. And you know what? I edited for 45 whole minutes! You know how much I got edited? …… …… …… One page. Yep, 45 whole minutes and just a few paragraphs edited. This…is going to take a while. So, why did it take me that long? Well, for this book I am very determined to make it well written. I want clever words and flowing sentences, a nice story and interesting read. When I started this book I promised myself I would put 110% into it, and so that is what I am going to do. So yes, I spent 45 minutes editing a few paragraphs, criticizing every single word and examining  each punctuation mark until the poor little things squirmed. Tedious work indeed, but I think it is good for me. Plus, I actually quite enjoyed myself. I shall continue on. Wear out my backspace button to its limits and choke my brain to its final thinking capacity. But at least I shall have a book that is edited! Chaaarge!!

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Rachael
August 31, 2011 3:39 AM

Keep working at it! You've inspired me to keep working on my story, too (although I'm far from the editing stage)!

I really enjoy your blog, and I'd love to hear about your characters, too!

Lauriloth
August 31, 2011 3:59 AM

Awww. You are just so sweet!^^ It was actually your blog that inspired me to start talking more about my writing here. I really enjoy hearing about your own writing!

I think I will soon talk about my story and characters. Might be my next post! ;D

A.W.
September 8, 2011 4:44 AM

Hey, don't worry if you take a long time to write something–make every word count! Just make sure to do it right. :]
Whenever it takes me a long time to edit, I always look up at my wall and read this quote:

"Having imagination, it takes you an hour to write a paragraph, that if you were unimaginative, you would only take a minute. Or you might not write the paragraph at all." –Franklin P. Adams

Hey, it's okay to take a long time. Keep at it! I am sure it will be worth it in the end!
By the way, this is TD. :]

–A.W.

Lauriloth
September 8, 2011 8:21 PM

Oh wow! That quote is so inspiring. Thank you! That really helps!^_^ I think I need to put that somewhere where I can see it everyday, too. 😉

Thanks, TD, you're awesome!^^