I'm about two thirds of the way through my first edit of Odd Squad.
When I first started writing it, my main concern was to get the ideas down onto paper (ok, into Word), before they escaped from me. I knew that it was going to be far from perfect. That's what editing is for.
In between the writing, I was also doing a major re-write/edit on the previous MS (Ghost School). ((This will become relevant, I promise))
When I reached the halfway mark in my edit of Odd Squad, I started to notice that the text had been written in a more active style than the earlier bits. It seems that the work on Ghost School to make it more 'Show not tell' had influenced the new project. (See! I told you it would be relevant.) It still has many flaws, but it's rather nice to find evidence that I'm growing as a writer :o)
Yay! Evidence is great to find, especially when you're working hard to make improvements. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteI love when that happens. It's so nice to find something that makes you go, "Hey! I'm doing pretty good!"
ReplyDeleteI love it when I see I'm getting better! It's like a high five from the old me to the new me.
ReplyDeleteThat's the thing about writing-- no matter how great you are, you can ALWAYS get better. I love when I find actual evidence that I am! Such a great feeling.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Iain! That is great. I wish I were as far along. I dread when I hit the editing/revision work, but I know it'll be worth it in the end. Yay for you!
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love that? It's always a great feeling. :)
ReplyDeleteEmily - I surprised myself. I'm feeling quite smug now.
ReplyDeleteShallee - Yeah. Good enough that I felt I needed to share it.
Erin - My hand hurts. I think I may have got a bit too carried away with the self hi-fiving.
Peggy - I think that there's a long way to go before the word 'great' and my work will ever be used in the same sentence. lol You're right, it's a great feeling seeing I'm getting better.
Abby - You'll get there. :o) I used to fread it, but after a few doubts, I'm starting to feel good about it now.
Carrie - It certainly is a great feeling. It's a great boost for my self confidence :o)