Yesterday I sent in my revised manuscript. I spent five weeks making the changes the editor requested. When I edit, I use "track changes" so I can see what I've added and what I've cut. You should see this thing - it is a sea of red, especially in the final two chapters. I do think the book has gotten a lot stronger and I hope my editor agrees.
I am really exhausted and honestly don't think I could have looked at that manuscript for one more minute. I need a break. Don't know how long I will get before the next step, at which point I assume the editor sends it back with her feedback on the latest revisions.
Meanwhile last night I attended the book signing of another author who just published a book on boy's friendships. I interviewed her for my book and she interviewed me for hers. It was a large gathering and as I watched her read from the podium, I was imagining being in her place by next winter.
Am SO proud of you, Kate! This is such an incredible accomplishment. My entire network of friends and family is very excited about your book, and we plan on setting record sales for you as soon as it hits the shelves. In the meantime, vacation sounds good . . . perhaps a jaunt to the Southwest????
Posted by: Guess Who? | May 10, 2011 at 09:25 AM