Yesterday, our club of two met
again. This time our attention was primarily focused on my short story. The
final pages received editing. We weeded through the pages I brought, making
revisions, cutting unnecessary and superfluous lines of writing or adverbs.
There was much less need for punctuation correction, thank goodness.
He liked how the story ended.
Thought the characters developed well. Overall, he thought the story was a good
one. I’m rather happy with it, myself. It’s a nice feeling, having something
finished is. I’m one of those people who is an absolutely splendid ‘starter’
but a rather awful ‘finisher’. I make the best plans, but they never pan out,
or I just never get around to completing those projects I start. I have six
stories started, and a couple other ideas roughed out in outlines, but only one
completed story. And only quite recently completed at that.
I’ll need to remedy that. For now –
I’m just glad this writing meeting is motivating me to plug on. I think it’s
been revolutionary for the sake of forcing me to sit down and write at least
something for us to edit. Now I have no excuses. It’s quite fulfilling,
actually.
Sounds like another wonderful meeting! So glad to hear you have a completed project! That must be a lovely feeling.
ReplyDeleteDid you have any new RED pens for the editing process???
Glad to hear you're ruthless with the superfluous adverbs. ;)
~Grace
When I got home from the meeting I learned about the package which our club received. Jesse brought some RED pens to use, but these new ones will do much better, I'm sure. Thank you so much! It really was the perfect gift. :)
DeleteDo I have to share the candy-canes, though? ;)
DeleteOh! I was hoping you would be get the package before the meeting! :) You'll have to use them next time, with my compliments
ReplyDeleteDid you notice the owl paper?
As to the candy canes...since you opened the package yourself Jesse doesn't know about them...technically. ;)
{I was so excited to send the package to you and Jesse!}
~Grace
Okay, okay, real funny. Now hand over the candy canes.
ReplyDeleteUh-oh...looks like we're caught ;)
Delete{Jesse, let me know how wonderful it feels to edit with a RED ink pen, okay?} *smile*
~Grace
Well, Caleb broke down and gave me a candy cane. I also read your marvelous letter and we opened the red...pardon me, RED...pens. Thank you so much. :) I will certainly let you know just as soon as we use them.
DeleteOh good. :) You're so welcome. I was excited to put the little package together, write the RED note, and send it off.
Delete{I was hoping neither one of you had broke down and bought yourselves RED pens}
I hope to come to another meeting someday...I will bring my RED pen.
Nice Owl paper, by the way. I made sure Jesse took note of it too. :)
DeleteSo glad you both took note of the owl paper.
DeleteIt was important.
Yes! Owl paper! Gorgeous owl paper.
DeleteHey guys, we could make a BOOK out of our on-going conversasion here...
DeleteDo we get to read you story? :) -Owen
ReplyDelete*Dope* I'm so sorry. I meant to send a copy to you guys. I'll get that in the mail as soon as can be... Sorry.
DeleteOh sweet! Thanks :) I eagerly await its arrival. -Owen
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