tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post9084129125138761904..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: 5 Keys to Surviving A Successful Revision by Amber Leigh WilliamsAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-73432146565386702162014-04-09T12:03:26.984-04:002014-04-09T12:03:26.984-04:00Glenys, good luck with the caffeine high! And havi...Glenys, good luck with the caffeine high! And having just found out I'm done with revision for this book, I have finally found the bottom of that wine bottle I was talking about, lol. Usually I save the chocolate for writing the sad scenes, like the third act dark moment from A PLACE WITH BRIAR. Ah, brutal. *stuffs face* Amber Leigh Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16583347236334318332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-44274833406183845422014-04-09T12:01:27.674-04:002014-04-09T12:01:27.674-04:00Leah, I loaned my copy of Deb's book, too, and...Leah, I loaned my copy of Deb's book, too, and never saw it again. It's definitely time for a replacement! I'm unfamiliar with Margie Lawson's editing system. Thanks for the tip! Amber Leigh Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16583347236334318332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-12716891025295358332014-04-08T14:02:26.104-04:002014-04-08T14:02:26.104-04:00Lovely informative blog, Amber. It is so important...Lovely informative blog, Amber. It is so important to have the ms clean and professional looking before an editor sees it, with all loose ends tied up. And to remain friendly and courteous no matter how many times you're asked to do edits on your 'baby'. Editors generally want your book to be the very best it can be when it goes out into the world. Having just finished revisions, I'm waiting for the caffeine high to subside, then I'll be right with you on the wine. And chocolate - who can edit without chocolate? Wishing you much success with the new and upcoming releases.Romance Can Be Murderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660460297680900886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-1747882868809224642014-04-07T05:15:30.026-04:002014-04-07T05:15:30.026-04:00I'm a big fan of Dixon's GMC as well. I ga...I'm a big fan of Dixon's GMC as well. I gave my copy of the book to a friend but have been thinking of buying another! As for edits, I love Margie Lawson's deep editing system. It's a huge amount of work, but it's worth it to me (and I get to play with different colored highlighters!) Wishing you much success with the new book!Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-38620526103579595222014-04-06T19:32:51.948-04:002014-04-06T19:32:51.948-04:00Alicia, thank you! And I swear losing writing or r...Alicia, thank you! And I swear losing writing or revision work is the worst thing. Keys and credit cards I can replace easily. A month's revision work? Not so much. <br /><br />I'll have to check out this OneDrive. I'm not satisfied with my current hard drive. Thank you for the tip! Amber Leigh Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16583347236334318332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-34727807192669954552014-04-06T18:10:22.919-04:002014-04-06T18:10:22.919-04:00Loved this post!!! Thank you so much for sharing y...Loved this post!!! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. I am totally down with the caffeine and wine thing, caffeine at the start of the day, wine at the end. :) My caffeine is strong coffe, my wine is Reisling. <br /><br />And, I am SO with you on the back up. About a week ago, my flash drive became courrupted and I lost all the work I'd done on my two latest WIPS, not to mention some I'd done on other authors' edits. Just sickening. And yes, it is very difficult to motivate yourself to start from scratch. I do have old versions of these stories, but it's still like starting over. <br /><br />A friend told me about OneDrive if you have a Microsoft account. I'm using it now, and I love it!<br /><br />Huge congrats on your success with Harlequin. It appears your writing process has served you well. Thanks again for sharing the wonderful tips.Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-45338225998845585302014-04-06T14:35:24.595-04:002014-04-06T14:35:24.595-04:00Betsy, no, drinking and editing definitely shouldn...Betsy, no, drinking and editing definitely shouldn't go hand in hand, LOL. And I'm with you on the caffeine bit. Pouring myself a glass of sweet tea as we speak :-) Amber Leigh Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16583347236334318332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-88865779638301677172014-04-06T14:33:32.545-04:002014-04-06T14:33:32.545-04:00All good reminders, Amber. I particularly like Hem...All good reminders, Amber. I particularly like Hemingway's comment about writing drunk and revising sober. I had an editor once who thought all good ideas came at the bottom of a wine glass. Fired her butt, because she couldn't edit after finding the bottom of said glass. And now, I need another jolt of caffeine to keep me going this afternoon. Cheers.Betsy Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871010122475160477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-91636391992169352862014-04-06T14:32:54.942-04:002014-04-06T14:32:54.942-04:00Rolynn, thanks! And no, revisions aren't done ...Rolynn, thanks! And no, revisions aren't done until the editor tells me it's time for line edits. Then I breathe a huge sigh of relief and buy more wine :-) Amber Leigh Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16583347236334318332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-18779516593062214072014-04-06T14:31:44.223-04:002014-04-06T14:31:44.223-04:00Margo, thanks for the lucky vibes! Margo, thanks for the lucky vibes! Amber Leigh Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16583347236334318332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-78386090477218580742014-04-06T14:31:21.614-04:002014-04-06T14:31:21.614-04:00Jannine, ah coffee. I wish I could still drink it....Jannine, ah coffee. I wish I could still drink it. Back when I was a certified barista, I could drink it all day long. Then the headaches set in and I switched to Coca-Cola. Thank you! Amber Leigh Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16583347236334318332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-65481831187625708632014-04-06T14:06:00.219-04:002014-04-06T14:06:00.219-04:00Excellent list, Amber. Sounds like your big five ...Excellent list, Amber. Sounds like your big five are working for you just fine. Congrats on the new title! The thing about revision...it never feels like it's over...sigh!Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-13645876567586198452014-04-06T13:53:53.554-04:002014-04-06T13:53:53.554-04:00All good information. Keeping in mind GMC is key. ...All good information. Keeping in mind GMC is key. Best of luck with the releases and thanks for sharing.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-87200156117432618122014-04-06T13:51:24.231-04:002014-04-06T13:51:24.231-04:00Great tips, Amber. Especially the caffeine. (She s...Great tips, Amber. Especially the caffeine. (She says as she chugs down her 3rd cup of coffee!) That works with revisions and first drafts both. Very cool about the additional books contracted by Harlequin. Huge congrats on that!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.com