April Showers…
Well, I received the first round of critiques from the editing department this past week, and, I must admit, I’m thrilled!! I was worried that I wouldn’t have much feedback.  This is all so new to me. I was starting to doubt. You know, wondering whether I would really get the professional assistance I knew I needed. But my editor has come through with flying colors.  Such a blessing!
Many of the comments are easy fixes–things which improve the flow and consistency. But there are also insights and angles which I hadn’t really considered before.  It’s so much fun! And challenging!
I’m learning that my writing is never really finished. I mean, there will come a point when we stop making tweaks, and the final copy is sent to print, but it’s quite a process.  I would guess that the story went through at least two dozen drafts–total drafts–before I ever submitted, and it’s going through even more as we speak!  At this moment, I can’t even say with certainty how the story will end. I thought I had it figured out, but I’m now considering several competing possibilities. But whichever direction I take it,  I do think it will be improved, and I hope the readers will enjoy it as much as I’m enjoying putting it together.
Thanks for coming along with me on this exciting journey!!
–Kelly
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