Kick-ass approach
What is a kick-ass approach to revising? I have no idea. I think what I might mean, in this far-fetched stretch of meaning, is to have a take-no-prisoners attitude to your revision. At some point, one must simply do the job without constantly self-doubting the approach. My old man would've said "pitter-patter let's fly atter" and that is close to what I mean, only it starts with P and today's letter is K. I just looked back to my 2015 A to Z of revising and guess what? Yep, I used kick-ass. Well...sue me! I note that I also referenced pitter-patter - so I really haven't changed much in five years. At least I'm revising a different book. I really need, at this point, more of a kick in the ass as opposed to a kick-ass attitude. Oh, well. These are such bizarre times that I think I won't get to mad at myself. I am coming along - but it is taking some amount of futzing about each and every day.
5 comments:
Well-put, Jan. Revising means getting in there and doing it. No sentimental attachment to something that doesn't work, and a real focus on the overall story. Strength of purpose, too. I like it!
I think it's tough to keep focus these days! Bizarre times, for sure. I'm doing well on my first draft project and poorly on my revision project, which requires more focus. I'm just trying to do a few minutes each day on edits.
Margot - no sentimental attachment! You've got that right.
Elizabeth - yes - I can only seem to manage small bites of my revision. It's also at the place near the ending that isn't quite...or, erm...nearly done, so that makes it harder - but it is the focus that is lacking. I'm trying to be kind to myself - on the other hand, how kind will it be to be sliding into my deadline without the work done?
Hi Jan,
Great series - incredibly positive. Editing can be great when you're in the zone and know where you're going, but the rest of the time... Looking forward to reading the rest of the series. :0)
I'm giving your blog a shout out tomorrow.
David
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