tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post7905095646074748089..comments2023-06-03T06:21:09.910-07:00Comments on Out of Coffee, Out of Mind: Life Update 3 // DRACONIANLiz Brookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15823595869843889438noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-40211133189962675422019-01-08T17:39:58.194-08:002019-01-08T17:39:58.194-08:00The biggest hurdle is always finding out the probl...The biggest hurdle is always finding out the problem. I’ve been so frustrated with stories because they kept getting rejections and I didn’t know why then an editor who ultimately rejected me told me my plots lack focus and that just made a lightbulb turn on for me. It’s why outside eyes are so handy. And I think it’s wise of you to sense the creeping burnout and nip it in the bud. Best wishes with revisions. Victoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-26314426907526857482019-01-07T13:02:30.988-08:002019-01-07T13:02:30.988-08:00I'm glad you were able to figure out the probl...I'm glad you were able to figure out the problem--and gather the courage to dive into editing! Editing your own stories is one monstrous beast, especially when you have to do deep revisions like this!<br /><br />Low Expectations is a story I've been working on for YEARS, and at this point, I think I've done as much work with it as I can. But at the same time, I almost feel like I'm waiting for something to happen before I take any further steps. I don't know. Maybe there's some thought that's scheduled to occur to me 2 months from now that'll make everything clear. ;)<br /><br />And I 100% relate to wanting to distance yourself between rounds of querying for one story. I think that's part of the reason I'm waiting with LE: the fact that I have queried it before without success, and I want a little more time before I decide what exactly I'm going to do with the project next.<br /><br /><br />Alexa<br />thessalexa.blogspot.com<br />verbosityreviews.comAlexa Mintahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865586987033390255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-36014915402403371302018-12-27T13:40:04.399-08:002018-12-27T13:40:04.399-08:00I'm so glad you figured out what was wrong! An...I'm so glad you figured out what was wrong! And I also totally relate to being hesitant to change something in a story you've worked on so long...it nearly feels betrayal!? Which I guess is silly haha, but I have a fantasy I've been writing (rewriting) for nearly 10 years and sometimes it's hard to let parts go when it's been with you for so long. But I'm glad you're tackling Draconian and happy with where it's going and best of luck with the other project too *flails* 2019 seems like it's going to be an exciting year with lots of progress for you!CG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.com