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lagilmanThe second phase of the revision is done. A full day and a half ahead of schedule. Go me!
(Phase One: The authorial mind reads.... "Oh god, what did la Editrix _say_? Oh. Hrm. Okay, that's not too bad. And that's.. oh, damn. yeah, okay. And, hrmmmm..." This is occasionally painful but simple enough once you open the file.
Phase two: After tucking the authorial mind into bed with a heating pad, a mug of tea and some cinnamon toast, the editorial mind comes out to play. This involves making detailed counternotes to la Editrix's comments, sketching out potential solutions, spotting new problems, and generally creating a to-do list for the revisions themselves. This, for me, is the fun part. I know, I'm a sick pup. What can ya do?
Phase three: the authorial mind, newly rested and with a game plan, grabs the to-do sheets from the editorial mind, sits in front of the computer, and goes to work. The is where the loved ones step carefully around the office and do not ask when dinner will be ready.)
Yes, there are many ways of doing revisions. This ain't the gospel, it just happens to be what works for me, based on my particular mental quirks, job habits, and stylistic preferences...
Taking the rest of the day off now. Well, in the way that 'day off' means dealing with dymk correspondence, and running errands, and...
(Phase One: The authorial mind reads.... "Oh god, what did la Editrix _say_? Oh. Hrm. Okay, that's not too bad. And that's.. oh, damn. yeah, okay. And, hrmmmm..." This is occasionally painful but simple enough once you open the file.
Phase two: After tucking the authorial mind into bed with a heating pad, a mug of tea and some cinnamon toast, the editorial mind comes out to play. This involves making detailed counternotes to la Editrix's comments, sketching out potential solutions, spotting new problems, and generally creating a to-do list for the revisions themselves. This, for me, is the fun part. I know, I'm a sick pup. What can ya do?
Phase three: the authorial mind, newly rested and with a game plan, grabs the to-do sheets from the editorial mind, sits in front of the computer, and goes to work. The is where the loved ones step carefully around the office and do not ask when dinner will be ready.)
Yes, there are many ways of doing revisions. This ain't the gospel, it just happens to be what works for me, based on my particular mental quirks, job habits, and stylistic preferences...
Taking the rest of the day off now. Well, in the way that 'day off' means dealing with dymk correspondence, and running errands, and...
