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!
Good luck on your books! Are you ever going to email me back? :P
Thank you!
Yes, indeed I am! I have NOT forgotten you! :D
*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
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
You can do it. You won’t regret it. Way to go!
Thanks you so much for the encouragement, Mrs. Havig! :)
Keep me informed! I can’t wait to read your book.
I’ll do my best! I keep getting so lost in writing, I forget to post! :D