Editing On Paper
Clockwork Heart 2, Editing Comments (1)
I can revise a novel over and over and over again on-screen, and it never makes any difference. When I finally print it out, around revision two or three, and go over it on paper, I invariably see dozens of places on each page where I can tighten prose, fix dialog, and clarify points. I’m not sure what it is that’s different about reading on paper, but …
This is the Clockwork Heart sequel in the paper edit; chapter one. It’s going to take me the rest of the week to finish the editing process, I suspect, unless I can really power through on one of the days I don’t have to teach.
My newswriting students get their articles back looking like this and freak out. They don’t realize I’m just as strict with myself!
drupagliassotti @ January 25, 2010
Dear Ms. Dru,
My name is Brittany and I just wanted to comment and tell you how much I love your book “Clockwork Heart”.
I stumbled upon it when I was in a desperate attempt to find some (good) steampunk literature. I failed miserably until I ran across a critique of your novel. I was intrigued by your use of the Greek myth of “Icarus” and I always love a good love triangle. ;P
So I searched two of my public libraries for your book and all of my local book stores just to come up empty. Finally I found your novel on Amazon and snatched it up immediately. I loved it. I love the whole world you created with Taya and Cristof and all of the science and intrigue.
I am just writing this now because I have finished reading it a second time and that you have inspired me to try NaNoWriMo this Nov, 2010. I am really scared because I have never finished a story in my life but I figured that it’s possible, I just have to take that first step.
And I also hope that there will be more Clockwork Heart sequel news soon!! No matter how small. So please… I’m dying over here lol!
(I’m sorry to spam this in your comments, but this is the only way I knew how to reach you)
I wish you all the best, and just wanted you to know how you’ve inspired me to continue writing and to continue being creative.
With Love and Graditude,
Brittany Woodbury
acolytejezebel@twilighters.org