Hello Writers! Are you working on edits for your current work-in-progress?
It seems time passes much faster than my mind can create these days. Maybe it's all of the pollen clogging my brain. It's been a tough allergy season. Yeah, that must be it! 😏
I set a goal. I gave myself a deadline for having this romance manuscript ready to query by April 30th. I hate it but I'm not going to meet that goal date.
I am experiencing a HUGE reality check as I read aloud my manuscript. I have not developed enough personality into my protagonist. Ugh!
My other issue is a dwindling word count. This romance has hit the low-end word count requirement. As I ruthlessly edit, the word count continues to fall.
I hope, as I give my protagonist more personality, I will increase my word count. *Remember, we can't add paragraphs just for the sake of increasing the word count. The sentences must add to the story and keep it moving along at a good pace.
As in the picture above, If I need to distance myself for a few days from this story to get a better perspective, I have another manuscript waiting in the sand pile for edits.
I'd love it if you'd share your woes, wows, and advice with me in the comment section below.
Keep Writing, Keep Submitting and Keep Smiling!
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