Sorry I missed last week. I was out of town and was busy doing this and that. The numbers are steady.
Recently, a friend read and gave me feedback on the book I’m trying to get published. Getting back feedback is always an odd experience, because I never know if my writing is going to come across the way I want it to.
I quickly read across the edits and talked with my friend about his thoughts on the book. His edits will help to make a stronger book, and help me get published by making the first chapter stronger.
Something to remember while editing is that when someone says a piece isn’t working, they’re right. When they say how to fix it, they’re usually wrong. That comforts me because it sets parameters on what has to change and gives me the control, not my audience.
So now I will be embarking on a comprehensive edit number three to make draft 4. Some people say never edit unless a publisher tells you to, but if there are people I trust to look at my book early, then I should trust their opinion.
Thanks,
Michael
Michael Frutig 