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Let me tell you, internets, it's so hard writing stories about imaginary people
Well, it's taken me nearly twenty years to learn how to write. I just hope it won't take another twenty for me to figure out how to edit.
I have no idea how to measure progress on editing, because I've realized I'm not entirely sure how to judge when the story or even a particular chapter/section is ready. It's not like making casserole. You can't just peak in the oven and see if the crust is golden brown or anything. Hell, there's not even a timer that dings.
I was using Holly Black's One Pass Revision Method but I think I've also realized that revision and editing may not be exactly the same thing. It's a good method, but I think it only can work when you're sure that the fundamental structure of the story is good.
And to metaphorize: if stories are like houses, then I think that this house not only had errors in the construction, but the blueprints themselves were bad because the architect was a bit rubbish.
I think in my next lifetime, I'm going to take up an easier profession. Like building castles out of toothpicks or climbing Everest standing on my head. I shouldn't bitch. I knew this was going to be hard. And I'm still loving it, but sometimes it helps to let a little steam out of the pot and grumble. And in my next lifetime, I'll probably do this same damn thing, because Ceiling Cat help me, I do love it so.
I have no idea how to measure progress on editing, because I've realized I'm not entirely sure how to judge when the story or even a particular chapter/section is ready. It's not like making casserole. You can't just peak in the oven and see if the crust is golden brown or anything. Hell, there's not even a timer that dings.
I was using Holly Black's One Pass Revision Method but I think I've also realized that revision and editing may not be exactly the same thing. It's a good method, but I think it only can work when you're sure that the fundamental structure of the story is good.
And to metaphorize: if stories are like houses, then I think that this house not only had errors in the construction, but the blueprints themselves were bad because the architect was a bit rubbish.
I think in my next lifetime, I'm going to take up an easier profession. Like building castles out of toothpicks or climbing Everest standing on my head. I shouldn't bitch. I knew this was going to be hard. And I'm still loving it, but sometimes it helps to let a little steam out of the pot and grumble. And in my next lifetime, I'll probably do this same damn thing, because Ceiling Cat help me, I do love it so.