Nina! This is one of the most relatable posts I've ever read. Because I also feel like I'm speed-running to balance my publishing deadlines with my day job, and because I also think regularly of that Doc Rivers quote, and because I also frequently wonder how people with children do any of this. One thought on the edit letter, and one you may have already done yourself -- I had to take all of the excellent feedback and questions sprinkled throughout the letter and my manuscript and put it into a revision plan that made sense for my brain. I organized the pieces into categories and made an at-a-glance table of contents so I could see the whole picture at once, and also feel the satisfaction of watching that list shrink as I made my edits. You've got this!!!
Ah, I am so glad to hear this! Okay but I am so intrigued by this table of contents and would love to know more (I'm having trouble visualizing things and making a plan right now)!
Godspeed! You’ll be fine. Consistency is key—even if it comes in small bursts.
Thanks! That is very reassuring from someone who's done this before.
Nina! This is one of the most relatable posts I've ever read. Because I also feel like I'm speed-running to balance my publishing deadlines with my day job, and because I also think regularly of that Doc Rivers quote, and because I also frequently wonder how people with children do any of this. One thought on the edit letter, and one you may have already done yourself -- I had to take all of the excellent feedback and questions sprinkled throughout the letter and my manuscript and put it into a revision plan that made sense for my brain. I organized the pieces into categories and made an at-a-glance table of contents so I could see the whole picture at once, and also feel the satisfaction of watching that list shrink as I made my edits. You've got this!!!
Ah, I am so glad to hear this! Okay but I am so intrigued by this table of contents and would love to know more (I'm having trouble visualizing things and making a plan right now)!
I’m going to DM you so I can share it with you!
This is a great post, and Bertino's quote reminds of Saeed Jones saying "time is the best editor." Good luck and wishing you the decadence of time :)
Ah, I love that quote too! Thank you so much Raksha!