tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post1902315877714282070..comments2024-03-20T08:27:29.290+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: Learning to Let GoLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-65981785962513473672011-04-26T15:46:57.751+10:002011-04-26T15:46:57.751+10:00Suzanne, thanks, I hope so too.Suzanne, thanks, I hope so too.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-90348645812072010662011-04-25T02:58:35.676+10:002011-04-25T02:58:35.676+10:00This is such a complete list. I hope this was help...This is such a complete list. I hope this was helpful to many readers of your blog. You've put so much together in this one post.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698067676022598868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-26193133422951288752011-04-18T16:20:51.588+10:002011-04-18T16:20:51.588+10:00Stratoz, it's great to hear it from an artist&...Stratoz, it's great to hear it from an artist's point of view. Same principle. Thanks.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-29093219735701429572011-04-17T20:54:44.826+10:002011-04-17T20:54:44.826+10:00have discovered many a writer through the a-z and ...have discovered many a writer through the a-z and it often makes me think of my stained glass work. I can keep tweaking a design I am drawing, but sooner or later I need to make the piece. In my case, if I don't like the result I can tweak the design again. Have a great day and may the wisdom of knowing when to let go be with you.Stratozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10148600260976577216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-18792177742947143512011-04-15T08:49:35.338+10:002011-04-15T08:49:35.338+10:00Trisha, same here
Amie, yep, I have that problem ...Trisha, same here<br /><br />Amie, yep, I have that problem too<br /><br />Poddys, exactly<br /><br />Old Kitty, good luck with the letting go process<br /><br />Robyn, winning a professional edit would be awesome<br /><br />Summer, hehe<br /><br />Anne, welcome! The challenge has been fantastic for meeting new people hasn't it :)<br /><br />Clarissa, lol yep, I think editors have their own persoanl hell and don't need us adding to it ;)<br /><br />M Pax, hahaha that's when a break is important tooLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-40470928267297298972011-04-15T07:11:58.036+10:002011-04-15T07:11:58.036+10:00I'm sick of revisions at this point, too. I...I'm sick of revisions at this point, too. I've revised my first novel so many times, I have no idea what's in it any more. <br /><br />Started a new project. So, after this I get to revise / edit novel#2 and the new project.<br /><br />Wish I had the money for pro editing, too.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-28742815472461192862011-04-15T06:37:29.670+10:002011-04-15T06:37:29.670+10:00I'm tempted to leave out all the editing phase...I'm tempted to leave out all the editing phases but I think my editor would kill me. I've edited my current project so many times, I'm sick of it. But, I'm hoping the readers will be happy with all the effort I'm putting in.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-85510743611114457982011-04-15T02:54:18.734+10:002011-04-15T02:54:18.734+10:00I stumbled upon you via the A-Z Challenge, and am ...I stumbled upon you via the A-Z Challenge, and am now a follower! Enjoyed reading all of your posts, and looking forward to the remainder. <br /><br />And yes, I have a hard time letting go. Even on excerpts of released books, I still want to revise. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-9326470247166890382011-04-15T01:39:18.905+10:002011-04-15T01:39:18.905+10:00stages tempting to leave out- yup- editing...lolstages tempting to leave out- yup- editing...lolSummer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-15539437876967955642011-04-14T23:17:55.998+10:002011-04-14T23:17:55.998+10:00All great advice, Lynda. I am thinking of paying f...All great advice, Lynda. I am thinking of paying for a professional edit. I'd rather win one though. *wink*<br /><br />I especially love #four. So important.Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-65886760532034535902011-04-14T18:58:08.913+10:002011-04-14T18:58:08.913+10:00I find it easier to let go of a short story after ...I find it easier to let go of a short story after it has been read and re-read by CPs. I'm yet to let go of my current wip though! :-) Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-66486956750940938882011-04-14T18:30:22.124+10:002011-04-14T18:30:22.124+10:00It's very true, no matter how good you think a...It's very true, no matter how good you think a piece of writing is, it can always be tweaked and improved upon. At some point you have to draw the line and hit the publish button.Tony Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517279281978677708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-76931641948903476562011-04-14T17:30:52.111+10:002011-04-14T17:30:52.111+10:00It's difficult to know when to send something ...It's difficult to know when to send something on its way! There's always a comma to be shifted!Amie Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116472165351759477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-5763626089439641342011-04-14T17:08:01.740+10:002011-04-14T17:08:01.740+10:00I can't wait till I get to that point - when I...I can't wait till I get to that point - when I can say, "Okay, ENOUGH with the editing!"Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-8131099215518661372011-04-14T16:55:31.235+10:002011-04-14T16:55:31.235+10:00Alex, yep, but it's worth it in the end
Jai, ...Alex, yep, but it's worth it in the end<br /><br />Jai, and slave<br /><br />Emily, you're welcome<br /><br />Anne, that's why a second opinion helps<br /><br />Las Vegas, checklisting is good. BTW I love your new photo. Very swish :)<br /><br />Discovery, cool<br /><br />Rachel, but the time will come...Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-39345230323621094762011-04-14T16:51:14.830+10:002011-04-14T16:51:14.830+10:00I am SOOO not ready to send out my manuscript! (I ...I am SOOO not ready to send out my manuscript! (I can't actually tick off anything on that list yet!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181241692016438730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-29627878335715540022011-04-14T16:46:01.559+10:002011-04-14T16:46:01.559+10:00Haha agree with above!Haha agree with above!Tunerollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12881676141931429409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-87894562208190297162011-04-14T13:48:18.585+10:002011-04-14T13:48:18.585+10:00I have no problems letting go. I see it as a check...I have no problems letting go. I see it as a checklist where I feel SOOOO much better when it's done!Nataschahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971236835645904189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-57586014191144696122011-04-14T12:13:49.467+10:002011-04-14T12:13:49.467+10:00I still have to learn how to let go. It's just...I still have to learn how to let go. It's just so hard to know when it's time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737620211363427992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-41087207442861885632011-04-14T11:23:59.622+10:002011-04-14T11:23:59.622+10:00These are great tips, thank you!These are great tips, thank you!Emily Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173337813628626227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-33447234925601289152011-04-14T11:00:06.811+10:002011-04-14T11:00:06.811+10:00I tell myself that the revision process is over wh...I tell myself that the revision process is over when I've said everything I wanted to say in the best way I could have said it. That's when it's over. Otherwise I slave and slave and slave.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-51535485800440212542011-04-14T10:08:32.355+10:002011-04-14T10:08:32.355+10:00I'm a perfectionist, so it's tough sometim...I'm a perfectionist, so it's tough sometimes.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-37878246577299614612011-04-14T09:44:47.107+10:002011-04-14T09:44:47.107+10:00Sarah, yep, it doesn't have to be a lot. Even ...Sarah, yep, it doesn't have to be a lot. Even one useful tip is golden.<br /><br />Carole, hahaha you made me laugh. Yep same. I always let my stories/novels rest and I'm always fixing them.<br /><br />L G Smith, hehe I hear ya!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-66410966820114473242011-04-14T09:42:43.277+10:002011-04-14T09:42:43.277+10:00Nas, I do think professional edits are worth the m...Nas, I do think professional edits are worth the money.<br /><br />Carol, nice to have a fan club ;) And also nice to have awesome critters (which I do)<br /><br />Dez, I'm glad someone noticed because it took me AGES to find it. I went through so many of my pics and yet none were right...until I stumbled on that one. It was taken in Mudgee during another driving holiday. The cow toy is from Bega (a cheese making region).Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-82053908388083094762011-04-14T08:27:55.483+10:002011-04-14T08:27:55.483+10:00I nearly wrote about this for K - knowing when it&...I nearly wrote about this for K - knowing when it's done. I have a tough time with this because I love to revise. I've let go of my ms before only to pick it up again and tinker with it some more. This is the last revision, though, and I mean it. Done. I think.Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.com