One left

Had the final feedback session with reader number two for The Last Track, and it left me supercharged, ready to tackle the edits. Amazing how subtle suggestions can alter a passage so profoundly, yet even more incredible is the impact of hearing feedback with an open mind. It’s taken nearly four years to develop a listening style that works. Luck played a part; I drew a great team of readers. As much as they added to the manuscript–and in sum the contributions are enormous–I gained a lot personally, too.

Don’t know if any of The Eight or the Final Three might comment on this point, but I hope I made you feel heard; I certainly heard you. Bottom line: you all made me a better writer. For this I am indebted.

Honestly, it’s about time more people discovered how skilled this crew is.

And I’m working on it.

2 thoughts on “One left

  • January 18, 2007 at 11:36 pm
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    I can’t wait until the next draft I get to lay my eyes on!

    *applause!*

  • January 18, 2007 at 11:40 pm
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    Next draft of that particular manuscript is a galley.

    And yes, there will be other projects for you to vet.

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