Revisions, revisions, revisions

Hello again,

So, for anyone who is interested in becoming a pro bono (because I can't afford to pay somebody...so don't ask. ~L~) proofreader and commenter on my stories, please let me know. I'll send you the story in PDF format so you can read, but I don't want comments right on the manuscript (gets too messy).

Thank you to a couple friends who have given me some really valuable feedback on each book in my trilogy. I have begun revisions on various sections that apparently needed it and am learning more about my characters as I go. I used to think that if I wrote a story that was it. I would close the book on the last page, say 'The End' and never look at it again. That works fine for a story I write only for myself, but if I want to be published and have others read and enjoy my stories as much as I have enjoyed writing them, clearly I cannot just close the book and leave it. I used to think revising my work would be hard and tedious and even somewhat painful. I'm actually enjoying it thoroughly. Who knew I liked to manipulate my story and characters so much?

Part of the reason I may be enjoying revising so much, is the fact that, after just over a year, my trilogy is coming to a close. I dread saying goodbye to characters I have actually begun to love. I know that their story must end for other characters' stories to begin, but I have become very attached.

Who knew I had such a passion for writing? I'm discovering a whole new world that was apparently trapped in my imagination and watching it unfold is an adventure in itself. I love looking at the page and going, "I have no idea what's going to happen next!" and then writing. I've caught myself laughing out loud or crying as I write and been amused at myself. How I love to write!

Back to revisions, I am working on that now. I am really, truly loving it! Anyone want to be a proofreader, drop me a note. I can always use the input.

Signing off for now.