Wow, now that was a long break! I've missed everyone and I'm so happy to be back!
In my previous post, I told you I was hoping to get the rough draft of my new manuscript done over the summer. Well, I was actually a lot more productive than I ever dreamed I could be. My goal was to have a draft done by Sept. 1 so I could sign up for a local Revision Retreat Weekend led by author Darcy Pattison the weekend of Sept. 14-16. Not only did I get the rough draft done, but I got through two revisions (just enough so I could let the others in the workshop read my manuscript and not feel like I had to go hide in a hole after). :)
So, in a couple of weeks I'll be taking part in the Revision Retreat Weekend, and I can't wait! I'll be sure to let you know how it goes. But next week, I'll have a special post to help a friend celebrate some awesome news!
How was your summer? Was it productive? Or did you enjoy some time off?
Have a great week, everyone!
Congratulations! How awesome to get so much done!
ReplyDeleteI also had a productive summer. I completed my WIP and did several rounds of revisions!
So happy to have you back!! As you already know, I took most of the summer off; didn't even do much writing other than freelance work. I've never done that before, but our family needed to share time together. It was well worth it.
ReplyDeleteSo excited to start working on my fiction, though!
Lovely Susan!! Great to see you back in blogland!! Oh but you have been a beautiful busy bee! Yay for you!!!
ReplyDeleteThat retreat sounds amazing! Take care
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Good first post back. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteWOW! asounds like you were darn productive! Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteSee, Susan? You were missed. I'm glad you got so much done over the summer. Thanks for popping over to my blog. It meant a lot. Roland
ReplyDeleteWow, good for you Susan. And welcome back!
ReplyDeleteHey!! welcome back!
ReplyDeleteI was productive until about mid July. Then I just gave up and enjoyed the summer. LOL
Welcome back, friend!
ReplyDeleteYep, my summer writing was pretty productive, against all odds. My house is a mess because of it, but what's new! ha ha!
I'm so glad you had a good summer. <3
That is amazing that you got it written and revised twice!!! Congrats! (I need to get my butt in my chair and follow your example!)
ReplyDeleteThat's great, Susan! Now you're ahead of the game.
ReplyDeleteDoing revisions to my third book now.
Good for you! I have to let my first drafts sit for a while before I can dive back into revisions. I did finish one first draft and am closing in on another one - revision season to come!
ReplyDeletethat was the longest break in blogging breaks, Suzie :) Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteThat's so fantastic about all the writing you got done. Brilliant!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back :)
I'm so glad you were so productive! My summer was busy but not with writing!! :) But I'm on the right write track now!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back!
Welcome back! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on all your writing progress. That's awesome!
Fantastic work!
ReplyDeleteI am never so productive in the summer... having kids at home makes that impossible.
*sigh*
Congratulations! How wonderful to get so much done!
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I'm so jealous of that revision retreat! I'd love to do something like that. Maaaaan.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Susan :) and yes, that was a more than long enough break! in MY humble opinion. hehe
That's great news, Susan! Congratulations on doing so well and steaming ahead like that.
ReplyDeleteMy summer was definitely productive. I've been on a learning curve and am happy about the progress I've made.
It's good to have you back, Susan!
Jai
Very glad you are back. And that we are back at the same TIME! LOL! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI definitely took some time off, but I was also pretty busy with edits too. Glad you're back!
ReplyDeleteGood to see you back. Congrats on getting all that work done. Go You!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back and with all the revision energy, too!
ReplyDeleteHere's to fall and all that it will bring.
YaY, it's great to see you back! Glad you had a productive summer. I did write, edit, or revise nearly everyday, but didn't get as much done as I would've liked.
ReplyDeleteWay to go, you!!! Congrats on the draft done PLUS revisions. Hope the revision retreat goes well, and you get great feedback. :)
ReplyDeleteMy summer wasn't productive writing-wise--I moved to California and I'm still somewhat in limbo. Trying to get back into the swing of writing lately.
Congratulations on your progress. I know you are going to wow everyone at your retreat. :)
ReplyDeleteWe're glad to have you back.
Big congrats! Color me impressed.
ReplyDeleteI have Revision Retreat envy. I always think I'm going to be more productive in the summer than I end of being. Oh well. Time to get back into my routine.
ReplyDeleteI'm both impressed and jealous. All I managed to do was edit a few chapters of my WIP. That's why I was soooo happy when the kids went back to school yesterday. Now I can finally get in some series edits.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. It's good to hear about your productivity. :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Sounds like it was a very productive summer indeed. Great stuff.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Hope you have a great time at the retreat!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back :-)
That's exactly what I need! A revision retreat! Except three days would just be a starter for me. I'm amazed at how much longer it takes me to revise than to rough draft. Like, double the time, or more...Eager to hear what you have to say about this retreat.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your summer was so productive! So often people say that they didn't get nearly as much done as they'd planned, or that the summer just sped by too fast. Welcome back.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back!!! It is a good feeling when your summer is so productive. Awesome! Enjoy the retreat.
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