Monthly Archives: May 2016

May 6, 2016 · 12:32 pm

A New rewrite? : The Little Book of Change

Wow. Artists. I guess you can call me one.

I was cleaning up my spelling and grammar errors for my first draft to go to edit. I had to take a step back and do a second draft. I don’t know if it is me “double guessing”, or I am just inundated with the material. I am considering adding to some of my chapters. As I was reading them, I felt that some of the things I explain, like mental illness, etc, are a little light. I also feel that I make a few big leaps from one paragraph to another. This is in part to trying to keep this book short and to the point, But I think I may have to add a few more pages to connect things a little better.

I wished I could share it all with you, but then that would be putting out the book before it is published.

These are some of the things that I think I am seeing.

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May 2, 2016 · 8:50 pm

Time for the editor

I have now contacted an editor and asked if she is still interested in editing my book. If you write a book, look for an editor with credentials. Ask for the credentials, if you don’t see them. If both of you are in need and are willing to make a trade, make sure you feel good about your editor. I asked the first editor for her credentials, and she replied, “I edited a law school text book”. She also sent me the link, and she was a the top of the credits. I guess if someone can edit a law book, then they can edit just about anything.

You are looking for someone who can clean up your spelling and grammar, without taking away your voice. There are many ways to say things. The first editor would send me notes saying, “I know you are trying to say this. So I properly rewrote the sentence to reflect it. Will this work for you?” I gave a thumbs up or a thumbs down. That way we were in good communication and she made sure I had the final “sign off”.

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· 2:42 am

Making the big book – The Little Book of Change

I went back to a raw word document to edit my work a little better. I unformatted all my text and margins and dumped everything into a plain word doc. Instead of 112 pages, I have 38. That way I can look it over and organically make changes. I think I am going to get it edited then decide on the format of my book. I am looking at a small book size.

What have I learned today.

 

I am burned out. I am really burned out. This move to ATL has been going well, but I think after 9 months, the move is wearing off. I feel like I am supposed to be here, and I know I am living in the right place, but I have an unsettling feeling. Maybe I have been working to hard. I have also been worrying about money. I don’t have a house or equity line to fall back on like I did a few years ago. It is me, and all me. I know I have friends and family, but I feel alone right now.

It could also be from writing this book. I have conjured up a lot of memories of my childhood that I tried very hard to forget. That would be a problem.

 

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May 1, 2016 · 1:55 am

The Eyes don’t have it? (The Little Book of Change)

I keep saying that I have to back away from editing my book, but I just can’t put it down. I guess I want to see it published. It would be great if it becomes a revenue stream, but I am hoping that it will help a few people.

Don’t edit with bad eyes! I had my eyes tested this afternoon and they had to dilate my pupils. It was hell, even with sunglasses. I tried to edit, but couldn’t even see my iPad.

Take a day off. It rained today so I was able to lay in bed an let my eyes heal

I have been writing in another blog, but I haven’t been keeping up with my weight loss posts. I have been eat well and excercising. I am down to 222lbs from 230lbs. I am running sub 11 miles (up to 3 miles now).

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