tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164206822403278866.post8706191167035522433..comments2024-02-27T07:05:52.851-05:00Comments on Beth Revis: Now What?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11431700962951592287noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164206822403278866.post-29129917081722579492009-07-02T14:57:18.748-04:002009-07-02T14:57:18.748-04:00I don't mind being a cyborg robot. Do I get a ...I don't mind being a cyborg robot. Do I get a jet pack? :D (Thanks for the shoutout as well). It is fantastic so far.Heather Zundelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16621649337908358313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164206822403278866.post-76852230233353409662009-07-01T11:13:30.746-04:002009-07-01T11:13:30.746-04:00Congrats on your plan, Beth. And you're right,...Congrats on your plan, Beth. And you're right, wait wait wait until you have revised your manuscript and polished it to a shine before you send it out. Because, as you said, you will lose the chance with those agents/editors who saw it in an earlier phase. I've written about this a lot of my blog.<br /><br />I'd also suggest taking time out from the manuscript yourself. I fully understand wanting to get your book into submission as quickly as possible, because you're excited about it. But, one of the reasons you saw changes that could have been made in your last book was because you looked at it after taking time out to submit it. Giving your brain that time away from a project allows you to see it with a fresh eye, and that will help you ENORMOUSLY in your revision. Take a month and start working on your next book, then come back to this one and start your revision. It will pay off in the end. Getting others to read your work and critique it is priceless, but ultimately, it's YOUR book, and to make the best judgements about it, you need to see it clearly. A break will give you that.<br /><br />Best of luckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164206822403278866.post-48203366266673938572009-06-30T21:35:28.603-04:002009-06-30T21:35:28.603-04:00Wow! What a great, well thought out plan. :) Good ...Wow! What a great, well thought out plan. :) Good luck with the revisions.Keri Mikulskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674081854220914215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164206822403278866.post-66168870789445781722009-06-30T18:22:10.406-04:002009-06-30T18:22:10.406-04:00Does this mean I get a share in the advance and ro...Does this mean I get a share in the advance and royalties???? Woohoo. *happy dance*<br /><br />Get outta here, saying I'm responsible for you adding more of Harley. WHOA! I'm glad you added more of him, because he is an awesome character.<br /><br />Whew, glad I'm not a robot!:) I love the way you put things, and C should make a pretty good test market. :) <br /><br />Can I have a signed copy when it comes out? You know, write something sweet on it, okay? :)<br /><br />Thanks for the shoutout my friend. Glad you're home again. :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164206822403278866.post-46887622873295771752009-06-30T17:14:34.373-04:002009-06-30T17:14:34.373-04:00Congrats of finishing! I think you should at least...Congrats of finishing! I think you should at least take some time off from it, but I understand your goals to get it out. It would be great to read for you sometime. I've learned a lot about critting in the last few months. I'm probably better in the later stages.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164206822403278866.post-10663197519524558822009-06-30T15:29:12.586-04:002009-06-30T15:29:12.586-04:00Oh Miss Beth, I know what you mean. When I returne...Oh Miss Beth, I know what you mean. When I returned from the SCBWI conference in NYC this past January, I realized how much I needed to be true to myself. There is a difference in learning technique and losing yourself in other's opinions. I've made the mistake of early submission over and over again. The longer that novel marinates, the more I see. <br />It's a big deal to finish. You should celebrate, you've worked hard. Just drag that celebration out for as long as you can. Then, go back and edit. And by the way, I think Miss Robyn is pretty special too! I've never even met her except through my blog. But she is such an encouragement. You're lucky to have her as your critique partner!Clementinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745982305618408952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164206822403278866.post-51897146288569509522009-06-30T13:19:18.870-04:002009-06-30T13:19:18.870-04:00PJ & Chris: Y'all are totally my "pro...PJ & Chris: Y'all are totally my "pros" :) <br /><br />Frankie: That's what killed my other manuscript, I think. At least for now--I still like the story, but the words don't feel like "mine" any more, if that makes sense.<br /><br />Jamie: Good idea--I didn't think of that! Although maybe that will make my more polished ms. stand out *more*.......<br /><br />Casey: Yay! I'm glad--I've found that working on a loose schedule (I don't make daily goals) really helps me to focus on getting the job done--and in a timely manner!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431700962951592287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164206822403278866.post-69511084447779099632009-06-30T11:02:23.839-04:002009-06-30T11:02:23.839-04:00You've inspired me, Beth! I had given myself u...You've inspired me, Beth! I had given myself until Sept to have my rewrite done and into the hand of betas and critiquers, but I think I'll move it up to August. That should get my butt in gear again. <br /><br />: )Casey Somethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596079290053524103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164206822403278866.post-92003263534000829182009-06-30T10:27:04.651-04:002009-06-30T10:27:04.651-04:00This is a good system. I'd create a special st...This is a good system. I'd create a special step for a character expert--one who knows character. motivation and growth arc like the back of their hand. :-)Angela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164206822403278866.post-60728162230423060022009-06-30T09:48:55.831-04:002009-06-30T09:48:55.831-04:00I think that's an awesome plan! And the time ...I think that's an awesome plan! And the time it has taken you to write is not unreasonable at all. Good luck with the revisions!!B.J. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10767654810069240472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164206822403278866.post-64835041591342914012009-06-30T09:08:57.481-04:002009-06-30T09:08:57.481-04:00I hope I'm on the list somewhere, 'cause I...I hope I'm on the list somewhere, 'cause I'm not taking you off my list :)<br /><br />I love revising in waves. I always want to get someone to read it right away because I'm so excited (and Christine normally gets this burden/honor). And then I clean things up more, revise more, all that.<br /><br />It's a great schedule and I know your story will be wonderful!PJ Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602205868934777662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164206822403278866.post-1667944192719044722009-06-30T08:54:38.693-04:002009-06-30T08:54:38.693-04:00What a great plan and schedule. My plan/schedules ...What a great plan and schedule. My plan/schedules always seem much more arbitrary. I know that this will work for you! I can't wait till it's my chance to read a draft!christine Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800441088372947329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164206822403278866.post-43544593959713946442009-06-30T08:31:43.110-04:002009-06-30T08:31:43.110-04:00Now that sounds like a plan. I know what you mean ...Now that sounds like a plan. I know what you mean about the schedule being wince-worthy, but it gives you time to do what you need to do. Good luck with it!Carrie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893023777471521703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164206822403278866.post-67838971926888349502009-06-30T05:48:50.752-04:002009-06-30T05:48:50.752-04:00Oh that used to happen to me with older drafts of ...Oh that used to happen to me with older drafts of my WIP, I'd get attached to a sentence bc one person in my critique group liked it, or I'd keep a scene I meant to delete to please someone. Now I'm just going and pushing through not thinking about pleasing anyone but myself (and the story I planned) and it's working 1,000 times better. Cool plan for revision. I hope I'm there in the next two weeks or so!Frankie Diane Mallishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066659801542129040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164206822403278866.post-29996866412737696722009-06-30T03:56:09.820-04:002009-06-30T03:56:09.820-04:00I think this is a good plan! I do have a small sug...I think this is a good plan! I do have a small suggestion though... be careful of querying right after November because ALL of those Nanowrimo people will be, and your perfect book will get lost in their slush!~Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08872228115110257474noreply@blogger.com