I'm hyperventilating and having silent fits of stress. Why? Well, I got my manuscript back from my editor this weekend and now I'm flipping out a bit. My editor did a good job and if anyone wants to hire Janie Goltz, (thank you, Janie) she is amazing and affordable. I guess I'm just a little overwhelmed. I've never been in this stage of my career. I know all I have to do is either make the changes she suggested or not. But it all feels so surreal. Whew!
Okay, I think I have to go do some serious walking to de-stress or I'm going to drive myself crazy. It's not something to freak out over, right? One more thing. Has anyone else been having problems with Blogger or Google+? I've been unable to read my notifications and at times even log in to Blogger.
Have a great week everyone.
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Deep breath! Take your time editing.
ReplyDeleteThe only problem I'm having is with my GFC widget. It doesn't want to pop up anymore when I click it.
Thank you, Alex. I'm taking a few deep breathes as I'm typing this. Maybe It's just my computer acting crazy again.
DeleteIt can be overwhelming to get feedback suggesting changes. Yep. I'm in the midst of a major revision I'm doing for an agent, and it's not what I'd call fun. But I'm hoping the result will be a stronger manuscript. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Wishing you all the best too. I hope you make tons of progress.
DeleteTo put a positive spin on it, though, it's very exciting! Take a while to really consider the suggestions, and definitely take some time for a walk and to breathe :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you , Annalisa. I think I should definitely take my time and not rush things. The walk really helped.
DeleteNo problems, Murees, but then I'm on the other side of the pond. Thank you as ever for your support and wonderful news about your book. Hope you've calmed down a little :0)
ReplyDeleteThank you Carole. You are welcome. I won't say I'm completely calm, but a little calmer than before.
DeleteMy suggestion is you take a few days to mull over the edit suggestions, then just go for it. Unfortunately, it's just one of those things you have to do if you want to have a publishable book. :-)
ReplyDeleteVery true, Misha. Thank you.
DeleteProblems with Blogger and Google+ come and go. Thank you for mentioning me. Take some slow deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth. Maybe drink a small glass of wine. Pet a dog or a cat. I have faith in you.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Thank you, Janie. It is my pleasure. You deserve all the credit.
DeleteAbsolutely not true. It is your book. You are a real author.
DeleteThank you, Janie.
DeleteAhh, this is so exciting!! Sorry - according to my other half I'm an excitable person (he actually said that to me the other night. Not too sure if it's a good or a bad thing) - but think of it this way - you're so close to the end goal now! You can do it!! Take your time with the edits, and just relax and enjoy the ride :). This is a huge achievement and you should be so proud of all the hard work you've put in :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rachel! It's okay to be excited. I'm a little excited too and a little afraid, but it's all good.
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