tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post9035230221149920838..comments2023-10-12T03:20:53.815-05:00Comments on Susan Fields: RevisionSusan Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-5879865127279661122009-12-23T03:57:54.170-06:002009-12-23T03:57:54.170-06:00Sharon, you'll definitely be getting a glimpse...Sharon, you'll definitely be getting a glimpse soon. Thanks so much for always being willing to read what I send you! I didn't realize that Laura was a journalist before writing novels, or that she has three more books due out next year - that's awesome!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-58614056721419542422009-12-22T20:37:21.365-06:002009-12-22T20:37:21.365-06:00Susan,
Congratulations on getting your second dra...Susan,<br /><br />Congratulations on getting your second draft completed. I wonder when your critiquing buddies are goin to get a glimpse???<br /><br />If you'll recall, the author you are talking about was a journalist for years before she began writing novels...and she does now have four novels in bookstores and three more about to come out next year (so far). <br /><br />Your writing is wonderful and full of beautiful details. Not everyone has that ability.<br /><br />Happy Holidays to you and yours.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-80975512702124737152009-12-21T20:01:27.360-06:002009-12-21T20:01:27.360-06:00Velva, I always have someone read over my stuff fi...Velva, I always have someone read over my stuff first, too. Usually it's my husband. I tell him that's what he gets for marrying a writer - he should have known better. He now knows he's going to have to review my blog each Sunday before I post. <br /><br />Happy holidays to you, too - and thanks so much for the wonderful recipes you post on your blog! They all look so delicious.Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-4717307940394855322009-12-21T19:59:04.134-06:002009-12-21T19:59:04.134-06:00Thanks for your input, Amy. It's amazing how d...Thanks for your input, Amy. It's amazing how different people's work styles are. I can't stand to revise as I go along. My first draft is like a race to the finish line. Of course, that makes the second draft take a lot longer, but whatever works, I guess. That's interesting about the plot workbooks - I've never tried one. Did you find them worthwhile?Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-44856882743826990092009-12-21T16:06:52.986-06:002009-12-21T16:06:52.986-06:00I am far from writing a book but, for work article...I am far from writing a book but, for work articles and food blogging, I find that writing and reading aloud are quite helpful. As a precaution, I almost always have someone else read anything that I will be providing to someone else. <br /><br />Happy holidays to you and your family.Velvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034246333318823700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-68624366864314221552009-12-21T13:29:26.117-06:002009-12-21T13:29:26.117-06:00I do a lot of revising while I write, which means ...I do a lot of revising while I write, which means the beginning chapters are pretty polished and the end chapters--not so much. After I finish the first draft, I put it aside, then read through the whole thing for flow. Then I send it out to critiquers. <br /><br />This latest ms, though, I've also worked through two different plot workbooks. I don't know if it's helped or not. Sometimes, I don't think I know what I'm doing and if it weren't for my reviewers, I'd never get a book to submission form. :)Amy Allgeyer Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918884239971760853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-30498383675215028272009-12-21T02:31:06.829-06:002009-12-21T02:31:06.829-06:00Oh no, Paula - backwards! I've never tried tha...Oh no, Paula - backwards! I've never tried that, I'm not sure my tongue/brain could handle it. I can see where it would help you find those little mistakes, like missing words that your brain automatically supplies. And it might be worth it, if it got me some coffee. :) Happy holidays to you and all the Kiger clan!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-18548646279000254392009-12-21T02:26:26.522-06:002009-12-21T02:26:26.522-06:00Happy, happy holidays to you, too - Tess! I absolu...Happy, happy holidays to you, too - Tess! I absolutely loved the video on your blog - what a beautiful family.Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-23281940732466422372009-12-20T23:31:34.552-06:002009-12-20T23:31:34.552-06:00Oh my goodness, the "reading out loud" t...Oh my goodness, the "reading out loud" thing brought back my professional proofreading days!! No, you're not crazy (and hanging onto that non existent corpse would have presented quite the challenge when your book made it to the big screen!!). I also read out loud and BACKWARDS, so if your family things you're nuts doing it forward, trying going backwards for a few pages. Maybe one of them will get you coffee at least since you'll sound like you've definitely gone off the deep end. Happy holidays to you!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041289458556475888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-26815724046749881312009-12-20T22:01:03.952-06:002009-12-20T22:01:03.952-06:00I agree with you about reading it outloud -- very ...I agree with you about reading it outloud -- very helpful.<br /><br />and, happy happy holidays, Susan :DTesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014195715998913268noreply@blogger.com