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Jim Melvin's avatar

I'm not sure I would describe it as "fun." But it's easier on the mind than the original first draft. 😀

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James Ron's avatar

I'm enjoying this and like your tips! Your book arrived, Jim. It is real nice. I'll "try" not to read ahead of your excerpts. : )

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Jim Melvin's avatar

Awesome!!! As I've mentioned, it is for 13 and older, but adults who enjoyed Harry Potter and such should also enjoy this. Thanks!!!

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Jim Melvin's avatar

Ha!!! We've all been there, done that ... in the never-ending quest for a bestseller.

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Wendy Parciak's avatar

I love how many revisions you do! I feel like I could keep revising endlessly - in part because it's never gonna be perfect, but mostly because revision is so much fun.

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Olivia St. Lewis's avatar

Oh man, I wish I could get there. Revisions are awful for me. Nine or more sound like a nightmare. I’m so glad somebody out there actually likes these things!

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Jim Melvin's avatar

Ha!!!

The main reason I do so many revisions is that my first draft is admittedly pretty bad. I'm not the type who revises as I write. I find that it slows me way down. But I pay the price during the revision process, that's for sure. 😩

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Daniel O’Donnell's avatar

Nice one Jim 👍🏼. Enjoyed the Highlander reference. That many revisions make me sure I made the right decision to never again try to write a book 😁

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