ARBLEGARBLE Book
Breeeeaathe breathe breathe.
Okay.
So.
Sooo.
Kathleen Doherty from Tor Books and I had a wonderful long chat about plot fixing and editing and character building. And she said at the end that after I've completely finished the First Novel, I can send the manuscript to her for review.
....
squeak?
Meanwhile, she wants me to tighten the main plot, tighten the character voices and viewpoints, figure out what details are most vital, and which side stories and side voices can be cast aside or changed.
I've known this subconsciously, but it really actually makes a huge helpful difference when a veteran professional tells you and then is pleased when you agree. She was extremely proud of my proactive, feet first approach.
meep?
We also shared our praise of Cat Valente, who I've been following on LiveJournal for years. It turns out that most of my most influences have been published by Tor or a connected house.
Tee hee
Kathleen is also one of the kindest, sweetest, gentlest people to talk to. I barely felt anxious. I barely needed to play-act. I was mostly me. I shook only slightly. Mostly out of excitement.
So.
So.
Yeah.
That.
The fact that I actually have a person "on the inside" now. That's. Uh. Y'know. That's a thing. I am kind of shaky. Klonopin and Inositol. Tai chi. Calm. Calm. I have beta readers. I know how to fix the holes. I'm okay. It's okay.
This book has been working me for sixteen years. It can wait just a little longer.
...
*Pinkie Pie explosion*
Okay.
So.
Sooo.
Kathleen Doherty from Tor Books and I had a wonderful long chat about plot fixing and editing and character building. And she said at the end that after I've completely finished the First Novel, I can send the manuscript to her for review.
....
squeak?
Meanwhile, she wants me to tighten the main plot, tighten the character voices and viewpoints, figure out what details are most vital, and which side stories and side voices can be cast aside or changed.
I've known this subconsciously, but it really actually makes a huge helpful difference when a veteran professional tells you and then is pleased when you agree. She was extremely proud of my proactive, feet first approach.
meep?
We also shared our praise of Cat Valente, who I've been following on LiveJournal for years. It turns out that most of my most influences have been published by Tor or a connected house.
Tee hee
Kathleen is also one of the kindest, sweetest, gentlest people to talk to. I barely felt anxious. I barely needed to play-act. I was mostly me. I shook only slightly. Mostly out of excitement.
So.
So.
Yeah.
That.
The fact that I actually have a person "on the inside" now. That's. Uh. Y'know. That's a thing. I am kind of shaky. Klonopin and Inositol. Tai chi. Calm. Calm. I have beta readers. I know how to fix the holes. I'm okay. It's okay.
This book has been working me for sixteen years. It can wait just a little longer.
...
*Pinkie Pie explosion*