So I’m diving into some revisions – for a picture book and for a middle grade novel. I am totally thrilled to be doing it – particularly for the middle grade novel – because it has literally been a year since I’ve been neck deep in it, and I’ve got a set of super-fresh eyes.
In that year I’ve read me some Donald Maas, and I’ve written me a whole bunch of new stuff. I feel like I’ve gotten stronger and smarter about how I write, and I am so psyched about adding that into my much-loved first manuscript.
I have a small set of questions and comments, and my own niggling list of to-dos to accommodate – but it will be great to get in there and see what transpires naturally. I’m hopeful that this revision will prove as creative as the original writing process.
Stay tuned!
Posted by Jen Daiker on July 25, 2011 at 1:05 pm
Good luck with revisions!! I always enjoy the first two rounds, it’s the third that becomes the most annoying and daunting!
Posted by katiebowden on July 26, 2011 at 8:39 pm
Hi Jen – thank you so much! For me, the big deal about revisions is knowing how many rounds to do! So far I am just listening to the little voice in my head that says: “Katie, you’ve taken this as far as you can possibly take this……for now.” haha.