I hadn’t realized until now how much time I was spending on the project I just finished. It was an awesome 150,000 word urban fantasy novel that I enjoyed working on immensely, but the energy it took? Maybe I need to learn to self-regulate a bit.
I mean, I’m sitting down now drinking a bottle glass of wine (no editing, honest 😉 ), and it occurred to me that this is the first time in almost two months that I’ve allowed myself such a luxury. Through all this time I’ve spend editing this novel, I’ve held back from relaxing — not even listening to music — in case I had an hour to work. I’ve worked on it at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and right up until I’ve gone to bed at midnight. Not that whole time, but for what adds up to four to sometimes eight hours in a day.
In exchange for all this, I have experience. I have a better idea of how to project the amount of time it will take me to edit a novel of this size. Of course it all depends on the level of editing involved too, but I won’t bore you with those details. Suffice to say its given me a better understanding of my chosen career. You know, the one other than being an author, which may or may not earn me millions of dollars and scads of loyal fans. Haha.
I know I have a while to go before I can make any serious money in the editing field… and perhaps stream of consciousness writing that I’m morally obligated not to edit isn’t the time to talk about an editing career… but what the hell.
Cheers!
This somewhat tipsy post is part of Stream of Consciousness Saturday, written Friday night and scheduled for early Saturday morning when it’s still a decent time to be drinking wine and not yet coffee. Here’s the link https://lindaghill.com/2017/03/03/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-mar-417/ Join in today! It’s fun!
March 7, 2017 at 4:18 am
That was not just a project, but a deep investment 🙂 Have a cookie and rejuvenate!
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March 5, 2017 at 6:00 pm
Congrats, Linda! You have earned a bottle of wine. Mmm, wine. And cheese. Did you enjoy any cheese with your wine?
I digress. You already have fans, Linda. Perhaps I should start a fan club. We could make topless pirate hats in commemoration of your book, and drink booze while waiting for your next one to come out.
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March 6, 2017 at 9:57 am
Ah yes, pickled readers. 😉 Hehe.
Thanks very much, Matt. Topless pirate hats and rum for all! 😀
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March 5, 2017 at 2:18 pm
I really admire you, Linda! You have a very strong work ethic as well as determination. I am sure you are going to do very well in your new career 🙂
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March 6, 2017 at 9:57 am
Awww… thanks so much, Judy. 🙂 ❤
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March 6, 2017 at 1:22 pm
You are very welcome 🙂 💖💖💖
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March 5, 2017 at 12:56 pm
Me thinks it was a bottle… hmmm!
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March 6, 2017 at 9:58 am
Haha! You know me too well. 😛
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March 4, 2017 at 10:35 pm
I think it’s great you are getting such big projects to work on! It sounds like you have a good work ethic, so I’m sure you will continue to be successful:)
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March 6, 2017 at 9:58 am
Thanks very much, Jami. 🙂
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March 4, 2017 at 8:14 pm
It is so refreshing reading anything that you write [I am also referring to your book that I thoroughly enjoy and laughed out loud several times]. SoCS is a great place to allow us to just write and let that “theme word” take us wherever our little fingers and mind will allow it to until it stumps a moment to think too much…and that is where I end it.
Your journey in writing, encouraging other writers and now editing gives me a sneak peak through your window on how life is not just one straight line. No, and you do all of this with humour and raising three children on your own. I admire you, kiddo, and one of these days on my way to see family in Toronto, I will stop for a night in your area, rent a room close to the lake and invite you to share a bottle of wine with me…avec fromage bien sûre:)
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March 6, 2017 at 10:04 am
Mais oui! Lovely fromage. 😀 Be sure to let me know when you’re going by.
You are too kind, my dear. But I thank you for all your encouragement and support. Without it, I’d be lost. ❤
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March 6, 2017 at 2:39 pm
I spoke to my cousin in Oakville and she is expecting to see me this summer. Might be a good time to go on my road trip. This time I want to take the Thousand Island cruise…would you like to come? Staying away from US border…what if they look on my facebook!!!
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March 6, 2017 at 3:24 pm
Haha! I’d love to meet you in Gananoque for a cruise! Just let me know ahead of time and we’ll make it a date. 😀
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March 6, 2017 at 6:54 pm
Awesome!!! then we can blog about it (chucles)
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March 6, 2017 at 8:00 pm
Yes!! With pictures and everything!!!
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March 4, 2017 at 4:10 pm
Hmm, editing is not an easy task at all and I doubt if most writers are in love with their editors more like cursing them under their breath.
I am actually contemplating going back to school to do a program on writing (especially the editing aspect). Still letting the thought settle in.
Well done Linda. You deserve that glass of indulgence 🙂
I am hosting a blog party and would like to invite you. Here’s the link
https://acookingpotandtwistedtales.com/2017/03/04/its-a-spring-party-lets-groove-%f0%9f%8e%b6%f0%9f%8c%bb%f0%9f%8c%b7%e2%9a%98%f0%9f%8c%ba%f0%9f%8d%89%f0%9f%8d%94%f0%9f%8d%97%f0%9f%8d%bf%f0%9f%8d%a6%f0%9f%8d%bb%f0%9f%92%83/
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March 6, 2017 at 10:13 am
Ah, I’m always the last one to the party. 😛 Thanks for the invite!
I do hope the writers I work with love me! I do my best to balance the extra work I give out with praise on what they’ve done well without my help. 🙂
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March 4, 2017 at 3:32 pm
I think SoCS makes us better editors. We Instantly see the stuff we’d like to change 🙂
One of your loyal fans!
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March 6, 2017 at 10:14 am
Haha! Yep, the temptation to edit is strong, isn’t it? 🙂
Thanks, Dan. 😀
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March 6, 2017 at 12:27 pm
I always try to do the posts for my bar series as an SoCS response, but I think I only managed to get it reasonably right, one time.
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March 4, 2017 at 1:49 pm
It’s exciting stuff! Look at you go!
When my kids were younger, gardening was based on when they slept, were away, could play out, if Daddy was home. Now, it’s the weather that determines my schedule. I don’t feel like it? Do I feeeeeel like buying produce all summer? lol
That’s what this post reminds me of. Stealing time. I’ve sorta lost that frame of mind…to my disadvantage. Thanks for the reminder.
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March 6, 2017 at 10:16 am
You’re welcome, my dear. 🙂 The weather is always a good/bad excuse for things, isn’t it?
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March 4, 2017 at 1:40 pm
wishing you all the very best as always hun xxxxx
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March 6, 2017 at 10:17 am
Thank you, Willow. 🙂
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March 4, 2017 at 1:30 pm
Tipsy posting is usually the stream of consciousness type.
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March 6, 2017 at 10:17 am
Hehehe. 😉
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March 4, 2017 at 10:07 am
Great post and good job!
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March 4, 2017 at 10:26 am
Thank you, Eugenia. 🙂
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March 4, 2017 at 10:01 am
Cheers! You’re and author AND an editor!
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March 4, 2017 at 10:24 am
Yes! Though I do believe I’ll always be an author first. I just love language. 😀
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March 4, 2017 at 6:17 am
Great job on finishing the editing job! I’d say you deserve that glass(or bottle) of wine.
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March 4, 2017 at 10:15 am
Thanks, Fallon. 🙂
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March 4, 2017 at 3:57 am
It’s all a learning curve Linda! You’re doing great! I think Editors are so brave… I don’t think I could be objective enough to correct another person’s work! (unless in teacher mode, obviously!)
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March 4, 2017 at 10:14 am
Thanks, Ritu. 🙂 I don’t think I’d have had the confidence to do it had it not been for the editing courses I’m taking.
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March 4, 2017 at 10:24 am
You’re a star! X
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March 4, 2017 at 10:33 am
😀
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March 4, 2017 at 2:04 am
Great post.☺️
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March 4, 2017 at 9:49 am
Thank you. 🙂
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