I finished self-editing my book!

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I know this isn't anything like getting published, but...I MADE IT! I feel so proud of this book, and now others are going to read and edit it. I'm so happy! It took me 5 drafts and 630 days (1 year, 8 months, and 22 days), but I'm finally done!


:Jump::Jump::TheWave::Jump::Jump:
 

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High five! Come with me--we're getting ice cream.

Maryn, proud of you
 

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I know this isn't anything like getting published, but...I MADE IT! I feel so proud of this book, and now others are going to read and edit it. I'm so happy! It took me 5 drafts and 630 days (1 year, 8 months, and 22 days), but I'm finally done!


:Jump::Jump::TheWave::Jump::Jump:

Congratulations! That's a major accomplishment! :)
 

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Congrats Starry! Any tips you want to share for those who haven't crossed that bridge?
 

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Congrats Starry! Any tips you want to share for those who haven't crossed that bridge?

Love your work. Even when you hate it, love it.

Also, set a goal so you know when you are going to stop editing. If I hadn't put my foot down before the beginning of the last draft saying "This is the final one" I would probably still be editing today.
 

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I'm excited for you. One of the best feelings is sending my "finished" work to others and getting feedback. Writing can be so lonely, it's nice to finally get to that stage where the work you put in exists outside of your own sphere.

And less than 2 years for 5 drafts isn't half bad! I bet you got some great work habits out of it.

Congrats!
 

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Congrats! That's a huge step! Best of luck moving to the agenting process!
 

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You have my utmost respect. Self-editing is something I suck at. Had to subscribe to one of those software packages. For those who can do it on their own, I tip my hat.