After almost five months of revision, critique groups, and cramming on grammar and craft books like a college freshman, I'm on the last lap of this part of my novel's journey. Thanks to ROW80 encouragement, I completed my final revision in record time. (Of course, the word "final" is relative! LOL!)
A team of amazingly talented beta readers wait in the gate. My survey questions for them are written, formatted, and ready to send. I can't believe
this story has come so far!
Seems like only yesterday it was just a dream, toddling around on a few short chubby chapters with the support of a flailing outline and the hopes of grandeur someday. Who knows? Maybe it will reach glorious heights. Maybe it will enjoy long life and a great legacy. Would any
I hope to be at laps-finale within the next 30 days. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting bigger and bigger! Woohoo!
Once I hit the end of this work-in-progress, what do you suggest I should do to celebrate?
Do the dance of joy!
ReplyDeleteBig time CONGRATS, Marji! Finishing your first book is a BIG deal! I suggest you go out to a fancy dinner and eat LOTS of chocolate!
ReplyDeleteDid my dance running back and forth to the copier last night! Kids thought I had lost it! LOL!
ReplyDeleteLove your idea, Katie. Sweet hubby might owe me one!
A mani-pedi? An evening on the town? A movie night in your PJ's with a bowl of popcorn and a pound bag of M&M's? A happy dance (recorded to share, of course)? Whatever you want to do, enjoy! You deserve a celebration. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie! I'm loving the mani-pedi idea . . . Free time tomorrow . . . hmmmmmmm.
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