WordServe Literary Agent Rachelle Gardner hosted me on her blog today. The topic: the Dreaded Revision Letter & the 5 stages of grief. A humorous look at a SO not funny topic.
Check out What Do You Mean My Hero Isn't Sexy Enough? Surviving the Editorial Letter here.
Check out What Do You Mean My Hero Isn't Sexy Enough? Surviving the Editorial Letter here.
And thanks for stopping by. I'll be back!
8 comments:
Hi Camille-
I just wrote you a message on Facebook, but lest you wonder how much it takes to start stalking someone, I thought I'd write you here, too. Anyway, fab post!
Erin
Ha ha, thanks, Erin. :-)
I loved your post on Rachelle Gardner's blog, and now that I've discovered you I'm sure I'll be an avid follower here too :)
Camille, that was an awesome post! You captured the emotions very well.
I received my first Revision Letter from Rachelle this past February and learned I had to ditch 86,000 words of my story and rewrite 75,000 of them due to a plot point at the 1/4 mark that didn't work. It wasn't easy, but the story is much better. I'm a stronger writer for having been through the process, painful though it was at times.
How long did it take you to complete your rewrite, and were you pleased with the results?
Hi Camille, I loved your post over at Rachelle's. If only I had someone to read my 'work', I'd be happy to go through the pain of being revised ;)
Keli - long time. After I got the letter, it took me 4 months just to figure out what I needed to do. Then about 8 months to rewrite the book, which is essentially what it was. One chapter at a time, brand new doc, borrowing some from from the old, creating some new, blending some of both. This has sure taught me to be more careful when plotting my current book, and to get feedback from some pros before I write 100k words. :-) As far as the results, I have to say it is an improved story. Whether or not Rachelle will send it out or send it back still remains to be told. I can totally sympathize with the plot problem. Good writing partners are priceless when you're struggling through that. The pain will be worth it, I'm sure! Has your revised version passed the bar?
Metro Mum - I hope you find some strong writing buds or even more importantly, a good editor. I know of a lady who does a very good job if you're interested in hiring a freelance editor. If you are, here is her website:
Patty Slack
This was so funny and so helpful! Keep on plugging away, Camille.
Your hero was sexy to me the first time. Now he's even sexier! Woot!
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