tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post1952092249152350779..comments2024-03-28T06:40:18.963-04:00Comments on Leigh Talbert Moore, Author: Revision ReactionLTMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-64736355072995445412010-10-28T08:48:04.517-04:002010-10-28T08:48:04.517-04:00@Jen--the hazards of biweekly posting... but I con...@Jen--the hazards of biweekly posting... but I confess. For exactly 10 days I freaked. Then I put on my big girl panties and started revising... :D<br /><br />@Julie--I know... and I know... ;p but the revision ball's rollin now~ whoot! :D THANKS, hon. I appreciate you guys~ <3<br /><br />@Jenn--it's true. Sometimes saying the words out loud makes the feelings go away. That was part of the process. And THANKS!!! :o)LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-42175664524198714602010-10-27T20:48:29.981-04:002010-10-27T20:48:29.981-04:00LTM, what a beautiful site! ;) I think "revis...LTM, what a beautiful site! ;) I think "revision performance anxiety" is real thing too! I've got it though I have not heard that term before. It resonates with me. Thank you for the funny video too! <br />I think even by you sharing this post you were facing fears, so I know that you can do it! I can sense you are right there, just keep believing in you! hugs, JennBLOOMING PARIS/ Jennhttp://www.becomingparis.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-50997610002804298732010-10-27T20:32:54.290-04:002010-10-27T20:32:54.290-04:00OMG that's awesome! I agree 100% with RaShell...OMG that's awesome! I agree 100% with RaShelle. You've risen from the slush! They like your work! Focus on the positive while you're making your amazing changes. Then let it cool for a bit, then re-read. YOU CAN DO THIS!<br /><br />*happy dance*Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-17676186456282947592010-10-27T20:09:09.181-04:002010-10-27T20:09:09.181-04:00I hope you start feeling better... you sound stres...I hope you start feeling better... you sound stressed!!! Lots of hugs!<br /><br />I've just started revising (thinking about it) and i'm already nervous!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-26587376089163197092010-10-27T08:57:13.971-04:002010-10-27T08:57:13.971-04:00@Talli--the whole "is this right" is a b...@Talli--the whole "is this right" is a big part of it, but I think I've found something... THANKS, girl! <3<br /><br />@Ella--THANKS!!! ((hugs)) <3<br /><br />@TH--I think I've found it... Right in the middle, but it's working! Woo... excited now~ :o) <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-25415086574206254922010-10-27T08:29:07.711-04:002010-10-27T08:29:07.711-04:00I'm sending hugs, Leigh. I know you and I hav...I'm sending hugs, Leigh. I know you and I have talked about this a lot, but I really hope you find your starting place--it's like chipping pain--you just need to find a piece that 'gives' and then it's easy for a while (scrape off ALL the stuff that is easy) then you see what is left that needs more work. Doing the easy stuff first makes you feel like you're making progress and then the bigger pieces one at a time.<br /><br />I don't get too overwhelmed anymore, but as Mari mentioned... the THESIS... that was my first biggie, and I felt EXACTLY like you do... like "I did this. And they liked it. Why then do they want all this?" My day job helps too-I have 15 years of getting feedback that I have to respond to. I promise it gets easier once you have a few successes.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-21178900809798091902010-10-26T22:51:32.497-04:002010-10-26T22:51:32.497-04:00You have the seal waiting for you!
One paragraph a...You have the seal waiting for you!<br />One paragraph at a time is where you begin! You can do this; it is the idea of waiting a life time for this<br />and what if I mess it up! We all risk this in the great highway of life, but you will proceed cautiously<br />and face the detours! YOU can do this! xXX 555Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-48152314475737294532010-10-26T15:36:57.801-04:002010-10-26T15:36:57.801-04:00Oh, I hear you. Revising is so hard, and you don&#...Oh, I hear you. Revising is so hard, and you don't always know if what you're doing is right. But follow your gut, do what you think works for your novel, and know we're all crossing our fingers for you!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-87654801539284219542010-10-26T11:20:01.609-04:002010-10-26T11:20:01.609-04:00many of you I've emailed back, but again Big, ...many of you I've emailed back, but again Big, big THANKS and you all are my superheroes... <br />@PK, couldn't email you, but that's just what I'm planning to do---make a hard copy, block off a day and just read/make notes. I actually copied one of your revision posts--those were v.v. good~<br /><br />@Lydia--it's good advice, and a medical opinion, yes? ;p thanks! :o) <3<br /><br />Thanks, guys~ <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-3736654050436156212010-10-25T23:49:20.678-04:002010-10-25T23:49:20.678-04:00How about Revision Revulsion? Has a nice kicky ri...How about Revision Revulsion? Has a nice kicky ring to it, don't you think?<br /><br />You can do this. You are a professional! Besides, if you take it once scene at a time, it won't seem so daunting. <br /><br />Can't wait to see your book on the shelf so get crackin' already woman!Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-9922703236110020202010-10-25T20:29:31.836-04:002010-10-25T20:29:31.836-04:00Take a deep breath and jump in. If they were going...Take a deep breath and jump in. If they were going to pass, they would have on the first round. You can do it.<br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-19015315590801299842010-10-25T17:19:22.749-04:002010-10-25T17:19:22.749-04:00Oh man. Totally been there (well not exactly the s...Oh man. Totally been there (well not exactly the same, but similar) facing a mountain of revisions without any faith. And having faith is important. You can do this - you did it the first time, right? (meaning, you already wrote the darn thing; you can certainly do it better on revision)<br /><br />Go get it! (and good luck) :)Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-9641994833264294612010-10-25T15:25:30.143-04:002010-10-25T15:25:30.143-04:00Thanks for the giggle. Okay, take a deep breath. D...Thanks for the giggle. Okay, take a deep breath. Do this for you and not for them. Make it the best story you can, and leave the rest in God's hands. Good luck!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-53000731820104855822010-10-25T14:22:01.630-04:002010-10-25T14:22:01.630-04:00I think "revision performance anxiety" i...I think "revision performance anxiety" is real thing! I do. I've got it.<br />In any case, do your very best and don't rush it! That's my advice.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-33129913985207722022010-10-25T13:25:45.356-04:002010-10-25T13:25:45.356-04:00Leigh - Love you!!! I always ask myself, "Wha...Leigh - Love you!!! I always ask myself, "What's the worst that can happen?" And you've already faced it - your biggest fear. They'll take the revisions and pass. IF that happens, those are their reasons, not yours. Your book is still good enough to rise out of the slush. Your manuscript WILL get picked up and it WILL get sold. It's just a matter of WHO will represent you and which publishing house will BUY. You aren't going to know those answers until you revise. YOU CAN DO IT. I'M HERE FOR YOU. <br />ps: will you give me this exact pep talk when necessary. LOL <br />xoxoRaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-43173941128539914872010-10-25T12:26:28.617-04:002010-10-25T12:26:28.617-04:00First let me say, Congratulations on getting this ...First let me say, Congratulations on getting this prime opportunity. And then, Oh wow I feel your pain. It's so tough when you want something this bad and so much is at stake. Then again, the worst thing a writer can do for her career is to be paralyzed by fear. So just go for it, and let yourself fly!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-21857991006337261932010-10-25T12:09:37.697-04:002010-10-25T12:09:37.697-04:00Wow, that's a difficult place to be. I've ...Wow, that's a difficult place to be. I've not been there but I know it must be hard. I can tell you this, I can not tell you how many times I've doubted my decisions.<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-10055937507525179572010-10-25T12:08:44.216-04:002010-10-25T12:08:44.216-04:00I know...it feels like you tied up all the ends wi...I know...it feels like you tied up all the ends with a pretty, shiny bow and opening it up again is going to pull you under. But like Holly said, in the end the whole MS will be better and someone will be very happy with the spiffier, shinier bow. (Psst...Starting is the hardest part, after that it's not so bad. You can do it!)Carolyn Abiadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567399129586443513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-61296006325946783712010-10-25T09:20:40.162-04:002010-10-25T09:20:40.162-04:00You know what, even if they pass you'll still ...You know what, even if they pass you'll still have gained something -- an even stronger MS that someone else will scoop right up. <br /><br />You can do it! Seriously. Now go. Go revise!Holly Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07901177289663629475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-17679421567755312232010-10-25T09:17:37.436-04:002010-10-25T09:17:37.436-04:00Sounds like you're dwelling too much on what e...Sounds like you're dwelling too much on what everyone will think when you should be getting back inside your story. <br />Best just to start reading your story again... like you're reading it for the first time. Don't put so much pressure on yourself. Just read, and you'll be editing away in no time. Think about it... you wrote an entire novel... that, my friend, is HUGE! Feel proud. Imagine yourself reading for your fans and read it aloud. Don't worry about trying to please anyone... just read your story and imagine the listeners hanging on every word. As you do that, you'll naturally find ways to make it better.<br /><br />You're gonna do awesome!!!PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-60974859289342609692010-10-25T09:05:13.266-04:002010-10-25T09:05:13.266-04:00You guys are so awesome. :o) <3
I know you'...You guys are so awesome. :o) <3<br /><br />I know you're all right and it's true. Just breath, stop thinking about it in terms of what could happen or how big it is and just break it down and do it.<br /><br />@Anne & Odie: yes. I know. I know you guys are right~<br /><br />@Rayna--no joke. Writing a whole new book seems easier from where I'm sitting right now... :D<br /><br />@Jessica--email sent!<br /><br />@CC: it's true. This is making it better/stronger, and ultimately that's a good thing.<br /><br />@Dez: Done! :o)<br /><br />@Carole--that's a great idea.<br /><br />@Stina--I hope you're right about the loving it part. It's raining here or my feet would be SO in the street~ ;p<br /><br />@Sher--ugh. Thanks! :o)<br /><br />@Scarlett: you know it, girl. I'm trying to remember when I've ever prayed this much... LOL! :DLTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-69990525476315596442010-10-25T08:55:13.688-04:002010-10-25T08:55:13.688-04:00Dear friend, I'm so proud for you! Look how fa...Dear friend, I'm so proud for you! Look how far you have come! Take a few moments to reflect on what first made you want to put it all out there. You have a gift as a writer and now others (other than your local readers) also see that talent. Put aside some time for prayer, you didn't get to this point on your own, have a nice glass of wine and then put your big girl panties back on and go for it!! We're all behind you! And I'm praying for you!Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18279369520973127406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-49549508306532257032010-10-25T08:47:29.698-04:002010-10-25T08:47:29.698-04:00We all feel like that, the fear of rejection, but ...We all feel like that, the fear of rejection, but we continue anyway. The little I can offer...<br />I imagine a reader for my book and then read it out loud to them. It's amazing the positive effect this has when I do this, see how it flows. Anyway, I wish you success!!<br />Carole.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-54297747634598579992010-10-25T08:39:58.050-04:002010-10-25T08:39:58.050-04:00maybe you should give it to one of your first read...maybe you should give it to one of your first readers to tell you what you should edit ... what were the weak points ....DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-65260418982262503382010-10-25T08:25:55.413-04:002010-10-25T08:25:55.413-04:00'K sweets, first things first. ((cyber hug))
...'K sweets, first things first. ((cyber hug))<br /><br />Now that that's over...breath, eat some chocolate--unless you're allergic, then don't--and relax. Rushing and stressing is only going to clog the pathway that got you to this point. YOU can do this.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.com