tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499544192040102367.post4266878401904279105..comments2023-03-31T03:32:46.597-07:00Comments on Rate Your Story: How To Revise Your Novel: Tips From a NaNoWriMo SurvivorJennifer Swansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407155763105274979noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499544192040102367.post-82009405145282189592012-06-30T16:09:46.199-07:002012-06-30T16:09:46.199-07:00Melissa, very nice post. Thanks!
-DarshanaMelissa, very nice post. Thanks!<br />-DarshanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499544192040102367.post-54335262042755554272012-06-29T19:34:39.386-07:002012-06-29T19:34:39.386-07:00Patience is a virtue, right? One I am not very goo...Patience is a virtue, right? One I am not very good at. But we can work on patience, for our readers' sake. :-) <br />Thanks so much for reading!<br />MelissaMelissa Gorzelanczykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949628097688877510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499544192040102367.post-3354641661237173302012-06-29T19:31:40.011-07:002012-06-29T19:31:40.011-07:00Thank you, Lori! I'm glad you enjoyed the post...Thank you, Lori! I'm glad you enjoyed the post. The revision process is daunting at times, but I use this quote by E.L. Doctorow to keep my perspective - “Writing is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.” <br /><br />Happy writing!<br />MelissaMelissa Gorzelanczykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949628097688877510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499544192040102367.post-46339998875365492252012-06-29T19:29:24.008-07:002012-06-29T19:29:24.008-07:00Sometimes I feel like the process will never end ....Sometimes I feel like the process will never end ... but just this week, I finally felt my first chapter was "ready." <br /><br />I wish you the best revising your work!<br />MelissaMelissa Gorzelanczykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949628097688877510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499544192040102367.post-51492719168669213932012-06-29T19:27:23.216-07:002012-06-29T19:27:23.216-07:00Best of luck writing your book. I loved using the ...Best of luck writing your book. I loved using the yWriter software since I was able to see my book in scenes, which is much more manageable than looking at a 60,000-word file.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by :-)<br />MelissaMelissa Gorzelanczykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949628097688877510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499544192040102367.post-60178793220925083532012-06-29T19:23:28.743-07:002012-06-29T19:23:28.743-07:00I'm glad you enjoyed it, Carter!
Thanks for r...I'm glad you enjoyed it, Carter!<br /><br />Thanks for reading,<br />MelissaMelissa Gorzelanczykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949628097688877510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499544192040102367.post-13291633562611087372012-06-28T08:20:22.034-07:002012-06-28T08:20:22.034-07:00Even though I write children's books and chapt...Even though I write children's books and chapter books, your tips were helpful, especially the one that reminds us to be patient. It's so easy to submit it to a critique group before we've revised it a few times. Thanks, Melissa! And I vote for #1...Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499544192040102367.post-67144277225926919172012-06-28T07:40:29.625-07:002012-06-28T07:40:29.625-07:00Dana really did do a good job, didn't she! Wo...Dana really did do a good job, didn't she! Wow!!!Miranda Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00479324010424718024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499544192040102367.post-49089893881967935372012-06-28T06:34:06.511-07:002012-06-28T06:34:06.511-07:00This was a great post, Melissa! I'm a PB writ...This was a great post, Melissa! I'm a PB writer so writing and then editing and editing and editing a novel seems daunting to me!<br /><br />Miranda, I voted for the woman but, after reading others' reasons for choosing the scroll, I'm changing my vote. They're both terrific - Dana did an awesome job!Lori Degmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13431302924584172655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499544192040102367.post-64716947293857786382012-06-28T04:11:55.021-07:002012-06-28T04:11:55.021-07:00I love the question to ask at the end of revisions...I love the question to ask at the end of revisions. I need to stick that on my forehead. Revise. Repeat.Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499544192040102367.post-87352702802614649922012-06-27T18:22:03.456-07:002012-06-27T18:22:03.456-07:00I agree with the above replies. While both look t...I agree with the above replies. While both look terrific, I prefer the one without a person for gender & racial reasons.<br /><br />Terrific post, Melissa. Most helpful as my attempt to write that first longer book looms.ptnozellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041703845679744827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499544192040102367.post-29580350871099491992012-06-27T15:54:06.090-07:002012-06-27T15:54:06.090-07:00Me too! It nods to the timelessness of this craft,...Me too! It nods to the timelessness of this craft, and lets every writer see themselves at that scroll. I think having a physical judge on the logo handing out an award feels more intimidating. They are great, Dana and Miranda!<br /><br />And thanks to Melissa...this was a helpful post to read today!<br />:) CarterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499544192040102367.post-3712111304853161442012-06-27T15:14:36.252-07:002012-06-27T15:14:36.252-07:00I voted for the scroll, too!I voted for the scroll, too!KatieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365154373483382775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499544192040102367.post-24849175890216636652012-06-27T14:49:31.843-07:002012-06-27T14:49:31.843-07:00Thanks, Donna. Hope you voted!Thanks, Donna. Hope you voted!Miranda Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00479324010424718024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499544192040102367.post-26193212027858919142012-06-27T10:47:16.139-07:002012-06-27T10:47:16.139-07:00I prefer the scroll and feather because it is more...I prefer the scroll and feather because it is more generic to include both male and female writers as well as judges but both look great!<br /><br />Donna L Martin<br />www.donasdays.blogspot.comDonna L Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553676457762998807noreply@blogger.com