I'm contemplating going back to one of my novels and doing an overhaul.
I've read it for the first time in almost two years and believe I've got The Fix.
Doing so will mean some demolition and reconstruction,
and a fair amount of sweat and tears.
The thought is a bit intimidating, but I've always enjoyed swinging a crowbar.
© Tracy Abell 2008
Tracy Abell 
Demotion going on here, so I’m giving you a wave from the rubble. Crowbars now put down, messing with saws and hammers. Good luck! Watch the dust!
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A sister in demolition and reconstruction! Hullo over there! Which do you like wielding more, the crowbar? Or the saw and hammer?
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Go for it. A little demolition is good for the soul as well as the manuscript.
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I absolutely agree. Nothing like exertion and sweat to make a writer feel alive!
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Do it! Do it! Do it! *pumps fist in air* Why, no…I never use peer pressure. 😉
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It’s amazing to look back on an old project and see it with a fresh perspective. I believe that it’s possible to keep learning…every time you write a novel. The writing/finishing always makes me feel like I’ve discovered something new.
Go for it! 🙂
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Two years is a good amount of perspective. I don’t feel nearly as invested in “my darlings” and could be quite ruthless, I think. It would be nice to bring this one to its potential plus learn something new along the way.
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Why, Tracy, would you happen to have an opinion on this? HA!
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You want we should put on our safety goggles and gloves, grab a hammer and join you??
🙂
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Thank you much for the offer, Melodye, but I’m not going ahead with this revision. I talked with my agent and we decided it makes more sense to continue with the brand-new, never-read project rather than going back to this one.
The good news is, I have lots of notes all typed up so when/if I decide to revisit this story, I’ll have a plan of attack already in place.
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“I talked with my agent…”
*happy sighs* There’s all kinds of goodness in that handful of words, isn’t there? 🙂
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You’re absolutely right about that, Melodye. There’s nothing like having someone in your corner.
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