It took most of the day, but I finished this editing pass on all three books. I got kind of excited when I finished Mari’s swamp adventure around noon.
Percy the Space Chip took a little longer, but here we are at 4:00 and it’s finished, too.
There will be another pass of all three, but this is worthy of celebration. The next pass will be to read them all like a regular person would.
I need to be thinking about cover art, and figure one at a time is the best here. Once Upon a Time in the Swamp will be first. Hopefully, Lizzie and the hat will be around Halloween. I’ll hold the SF trilogy until they’re all finished and edited.
I’ve mentioned before this is my least favorite part, but it’s necessary. I’m chipping away at it and it will all get done eventually. With luck, I might start drafting the next volume of the SF trilogy by next month.
Somewhere in there, a couple of friends have published new books and I really want to read those. I’m not hurting for drafts right now, so slowing down for a bit of reading is a worthy break.
Back to the paycheck job tomorrow. I hope all of you enjoyed your weekends.
That’s very impressive. I mean, editing 3 books at once is a big undertaking to begin with. Congrats.
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I probably should have done it one book at a time. Then I got excited about other projects and bumped them forward.
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Did you find it hard to jump around?
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Not really. I like to write two at a time. It was kind of a benefit to edit this way. Prevented me from getting into the story and not paying attention to the actual editing.
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I’m impressed! You sure get it done, Craig!
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Weekend warrior here. Have to get the hours in when I can.
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Congratulations, Craig. Big job.
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Feels good. More to do, but I’m over the top now.
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Yes, a good feeling.
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You are an inspiration for us all, Craig…
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Thank you.
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Woohoo! Congratulations, Craig!
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It feels worthy of celebration. Thanks.
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Impressive progress! I’m glad your weekend went well. Have a wonderful week, Craig. 💕🙂
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Thank you, Harmony.
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Congratulations. It’s always worth celebrating when you check something off the list. Especially tasks you dread.
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Has to get done somehow, so I chip away at it. Thanks, Staci.
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Yay! The hard part’s done. Way to go, Craig!
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It was good progress, for sure. Thanks.
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Impressive to edit three stories, Craig:)
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Probably dumb to put myself into the position of having to do it this way. Here I am, so I’ll wok on it.
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Even more progress – congrats, Craig!
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Thank you.
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Glad you made it through all three books, Craig! That’s pretty amazing!
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It’s kind of a peak. There’s more to do, but it won’t be as hard.
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Congratulations! Three books? You kicked editing butt, Craig! 😆
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Feels pretty good. I want to make one more pass, but stick with one until the end. Helps me find the boring parts.
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Woot! Great job, Craig! Now be sure to give yourself some breathing room in there.
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I’m thinking about it. I have a bachelor weekend ahead of me, and that’s usually the best time to work on things. Hard decision.
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Wow, good on you, Craig! I write one, edit as I go, then put it out there before starting another. I don’t think I have the stamina to do three at once, lol
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I usually write two at once. I decided to hold back the trilogy and got caught with three that needed editing passes. Can’t wait to get back to drafting, but it will happen.
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You are fast, Craig. I know it probably feels like a slog, but editing just one book for me takes months! Three done is amazing. Congrats, and enjoy the reading phase. 🙂
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Thank you.
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Reading for a writer is always a worthwhile break.
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Absolutely.
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Bravo, Craig, great news. Mari’s story sounds very interesting. I am looking forward to reading it.
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I think I’ll put it out first. There are so many new releases right now among the online community that I’m thinking of May somewhere.
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There is a steady flow of new releases in this community.
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How?? Just … How?? 🤣 You’re a machine!
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I work hard on the weekends. Finances force us to stay home more than we used to, so it’s writing that keeps me focused.
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