I’m getting ready to dive back into my revisions, but I owe you a blog post. So that got me thinking…an unrevised manuscript is sort of like a mouth in need of dental work. It can be terrifying to think of what might have to be extracted.
But, I had a light bulb moment this morning when I woke up to this…
This little guy has a date with the tooth fairy tonight. He’s been wiggling that tooth for days and when he woke up this morning he was officially one of the big boys. He crossed some magical line in the sand and as you can see, he doesn’t look too traumatized. Which makes me think that revision can be an equally excited experience, if you’re in the right frame of mind.
Now don’t get me wrong-my oldest did have to have 7 teeth taken out. All at one time! I’m aware that some days, whether it’s teeth or manuscripts–things are going to get ugly. But they must get done and I also know that I’ve dreamed about this. I wanted to sell this book more than just about anything. When Simon Pulse said they wanted to buy TOUCHING THE SURFACE-I crossed my own magical line in the sand. So I can’t help but feel-that as I edit, change, add and even extract-the book fairy is just around the corner.
*Youngest son was the “project” of two older brothers and my friend’s two girls LOL!
And that is something to smile about. Can’t wait to see what show up under my pillow.
How do you feel about revision?
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Love those pictures!!
Hmm… How do I feel about revisions?
Well, when I first get the feedback, I PANIC! This stage lasts for like 2 days. (Will I be able to revise well, or how the hell am I going to do that.) Then I, as I start, I feel better and better. Until it's done, and I feel so happy that my ms is more polished!
So yeah, it's kind of like pulling teeth, and then meeting the tooth fairy! 😀
Kind of a mixed bag! Hey-as long as you end with the Fairy LOL!
Awwww, adorable pictures and great post! As I am smack in the middle of revisions myself, I really, REALLY agree with this metaphor. Pulling teeth indeed. BUT–with a nice shiny book coming out on ACTUAL BOOK SHELVES!!! Surely that's enough incentive to get us through Revision Hell. Or so I tell myself on a regular basis to stay motivated 🙂
I agree completely!
Well, I was feeling pretty excited about the revision process until you brought the dentist into it… 😉
Seriously, that IS a good comparison. I'm just hoping all my "brushing" and "flossing" will pay off with a pretty smile.
And you have some adorable kiddos! 🙂