~I’m Still Here…

Though I wouldn’t blame anyone if they had been speculating otherwise. One minute I say that I’m done with an editing project and back to blogging. The next, I seem to disappear. I suppose an explanation might be in order.

My excitement about the completion of A Year with the Potters was short lived. During my final read-through with my sisters, I wouldn’t help noticing that I wasn’t entirely satisfied with the finished product. There were a few things that kept nagging at me. After time spent praying and thinking about it, I’ve realized that I’m not finished like I thought I was. A Year with the Potters needs more work.

I originally wrote this book when I was about seventeen or eighteen. Since then, though I’ve edited, my writing style was still developing and was heavily influenced by the old books I was reading. While I still read those old books, I have a better idea now, how to write with a “modern flavor”. (Though I’m probably still a little old-fashioned too. No reason to get rid of that entirely!) I also used a passive voice rather too often.

In short, my book needs an update and I’m swimming through a whirlpool trying to accomplish it. It’s much more difficult than I imaged. I’ve had to cute, trim, and modify more than I ever thought possible. I am, however, making progress with much prayer, a good pen and plenty of new paper.

So if I seem a bit scarce over the next few weeks, you’ll know where I’ll be at in my free time. I’ll do my best to keep posting, but we’ll see how I do. At least once a week is my goal…

To the KING be all the glory!

8 comments

  1. Jamie T says:

    *sighes* So close yet so far!! I’m glad you were able to pinpoint the things that were still bugging you about it, though! :D

    Speaking of emails, I will try to get back to you as soon as possible!

    ~Jamie

    • Rebekah says:

      Thanks. I’m sure it will be much better when I’m done. I’ll have to e-mail you with the details of exactly what I’m doing. :D

      Looking forward to it! :D

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