Revision–and a bit of “just in case” research


I not only took off for a hike this week, but I also got lessons in saddling and bridling a horse (and taking them off), and a riding lesson (turning, backing up, fast walk). Cool! I’ve ridden before, but haven’t done the prep work.

As for writing (and the above IS research, right?) I got a good start on the back-and-forthing for the WIP: re-ordering some scenes, re-thinking some bits of the timeline, considering cutting a couple of small POVs, organizing all the notes I took into some semblance of order under each character’s name. Next: list the clues and be sure I have them in a reasonable sequence, that they are all covered, and not repeated (too much). Oh, and do the scene re-writes, of course.

Editing again


The week has been devoted to editing a client’s novel, and I’m well into it–I’ve read the book, taken notes, outlined my response, and started the letter. I’ll be finished this week. However, because it interrupted my novel, and I am so close to the end (I am a planner, and I know exactly what happens from here on), I decided to be sure to do a little bit of writing on the WIP every day–even just a scene or two–so I don’t lose momentum when I get back to it. It’s working well!

New editing project


I’ve been doing a deep dive into a wonderful new novel by a new editing client. Amazing world and compelling story. Definitely things to work on to bring it up to snuff, but this book has a creative central idea. I’m looking forward to finishing the first read / note-taking!

Busy summer, busy fall

Busy, busy! I have one more full day tomorrow and 8 scenes to write and the WIP gets to the FINAL BATTLE! All the pieces will be in place! I hope! Then I’ve scheduled 15 days for a client’s edit, and will be working the WIP in the evenings. Exciting!