tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post3116997282752505097..comments2024-03-25T05:49:46.932-04:00Comments on My Name Is Not Bob: Speaking of Revising (Nichole L. Reber guest post)Robert Lee Brewerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733003865003484352noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-63000690161852091022013-04-11T17:09:46.325-04:002013-04-11T17:09:46.325-04:00Just as they say to put some distance between your...Just as they say to put some distance between your writing and your revision ('Ive heard writers say they stick their manuscripts in a drawer for 6 months before they begin revising), I think there is definitely something to be said for putting some distance between constructive criticism and acting/not acting on it. It lets me get past the initial hurt and despair, and then I can be a bit more objective...sometimes!<br />Good for you for moving upward and onward!Muddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18335145703925880059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-41041821984939845292013-04-11T01:10:52.491-04:002013-04-11T01:10:52.491-04:00Thanks, Gerry, for your comments. Revision certain...Thanks, Gerry, for your comments. Revision certainly takes more time than composing but the further into the process I travel the more I realize the importance of pre-writing. <br /><br />Jennifer: After hundreds of hours and tens of thousands of words to get the essay to its current state, the piece now lies in the hands of editors in a second round of submissions. Gonna wait a few months, write some other things, then take another look at the essay-- if necessary. Here's to hoping it'll find publication by then!<br /><br />Bolton: Peru was good to me. It (in addition to the other places I lived abroad) helped me to slow down, to stop taking myself so seriously, to gain a little focus, and to practice like a pro athlete. <br /><br />Cheers to all.Nichole L. Reberhttp://www.architecturetravelwriter.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-59100566287042854882013-04-10T07:33:09.544-04:002013-04-10T07:33:09.544-04:00It does get easier to take criticism, but I must s...It does get easier to take criticism, but I must say I think I'd be willing to have a little of that slower time. Peru? Sounds fascinating. :)bolton calreyhttp://www.boltoncarley.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-91647768511511639412013-04-09T13:07:25.083-04:002013-04-09T13:07:25.083-04:00I had a similar experience with my work-in-progres...I had a similar experience with my work-in-progress. I feel pretty comfortable accepting edits now, thankfully, since it's a necessity of getting published. I enjoyed reading, Nichole! Linda G. Hattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14378994713184881963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-11304850157540826482013-04-08T23:52:22.243-04:002013-04-08T23:52:22.243-04:00Thanks for your honesty about the revision process...Thanks for your honesty about the revision process, Nichole. I'm so glad that you took another look at your story--good luck with it! Jennifer Chowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-3438995294893657542013-04-08T11:22:54.337-04:002013-04-08T11:22:54.337-04:00Nichole, I'm glad you shared this journey with...Nichole, I'm glad you shared this journey with us. I went through something similar recently with my second novel. I think it's in pretty good shape now, but I *know* that if an agent agrees to represent it and if it ever gets into the hands of an editor, I'll face more revisions. Revising is hard, but it's also exhilarating, and it's the name of the game if we hope to publish. I really enjoyed this terrific post.Gerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11956363982769429474noreply@blogger.com