Why I did that is another blog post but suffice to say my reasons were valid—even though my sales suffered somewhat during the process.
I am much happier with the finished products. I’ve met all of my re-release deadlines and by the end of 2018, all of the books will be back in the marketplace. Eighteen months is a long time to stall a career but I do not regret taking the action.
I have learned a few things along the way, though, rewriting these books. Here is my short list:
- Everything can be edited and made better.
- Time makes you look at your writing objectively.
- Stories often need more time to be told—don’t rush the process.
- Several passes through the same story add depth and layers—even though you think a story may be finished, it’s probably not.
- Editing is never really finished—although at some point you do need to say “It’s done.”
- A fresh eye is always good for the story.
- Stories I loved before, I love even more now. With tweaks.
- Ten years ago, I was not the writer I thought I was.
- The magic comes with time and revisions--be patient.
Have a beautiful Sunday.
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