June 20, 2008

How many plates can I keep in the air?

Right now, I have too many projects going. After my CP pointed out what I needed to do to improve Heaven’s Door, I’ve been working on it. The only problem is I have to get all the changes into the computer. I’ve blended the original concept with the new one to come up one I’m happy with.

We have also decided to start to renovate our house. Lucky me, I decided to start with my office. So, I see summer as a very busy time. But one good thing is before I know it school will be starting again.

My next post will be on a book Naomi mentioned and it a great book. I have found many great points that I want to share.

June 09, 2008

Critique Partners

What is a critiquing partner for? They are there to tell you the truth even when you really don’t want to hear it. I sent the first few chapters of my WIP to her and after the first two chapters; she sent me a lot of questions that I missed.

I sent her the next two chapters, and she sent me her opinion came the hard truth. If she wasn’t right and if I didn’t value her thoughts, it wouldn’t bother me. The first time I read it hurt my feelings. But after her remarks soaked in, I was able to look at it objectively.

I have to rework a huge portion of my new series but it will be better. I guess you could say that a CP is a type of marriage. You don’t always agree but you still love them. I wouldn’t trade my partner for anything.