Showing posts with label Manuscript Revision is Tough for Writers. Show all posts
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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Manuscript Revision is Tough for Writers, But There is Joy to be Found in the Process


by Lynn H. Blackburn @LynnHBlackburn

At a recent outing to Starbucks with a group of writers, I stared at my computer and said, quite loudly, “I hate revisions with every fiber of my being.” 

Y’all…a total stranger happened to be walking by. She looked at me and said, “Me too. Me too.” 

Of course, it was about 3 seconds later that I realized I had said that right in front of a wonderful editor, an editor I call a friend, and a man who has coached many writers to excellence. ***Open mouth…insert foot.*** 

But the thing is…it’s true. I hate revisions. Some writers love them. They enjoy picking the story apart and putting it back together.