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So, what am I celebrating this week?
Public holidays! Today is Waitangi Day here in New Zealand so we got a day off. Although, having had so many holidays recently, I kind of wish we could save this one until later in the year when we REALLY need it.
The kids went back to school yesterday after their long summer break (crazy when today is a holiday - they get one day of school then a 3 day weekend) and it was definitely time. Definitely…
I've revised fifteen chapters of my NA book, and hope to get through another four or five over the weekend. I really want to get this revision done because I got notes from my agent today about STUMPED, and I can't wait to dive back into that book and polish it up for submission. Anyone who has been here a while will now it's my favorite of all my books, and I really want it to have a chance out in the world.
So poor NaNo book is going to have to wait to be revised (again). I can't see my STUMPED revisions taking more than a month if I focus properly (which could be a challenge with how busy my work has already gotten) and go in with a clear plan as to how I'm going to attack the changes. Having already been through the revision process with my agent once, I'm feeling a lot more confident going in this time because I know what she's looking for.
What are you celebrating this week?
Happy Waitangi day!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, you're moving right along. Well done, Kate! I would definitely want the book out too!
I wish you the very best with revisions.
Agent revisions! That's very exciting! I'm glad the kids are back in school and you'll have more time to revise the NA and STUMPED now. Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your revisions!
ReplyDeleteI'll take a holiday whenever it comes along! Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteWow, you got a lot of revisions done. Good luck with the revisions from your agent! Happy Waitangi Day!
ReplyDeleteIt's funny to hear you writing about summer break when where in the dead of winter. And How exciting about your books. Good luck with your revisions.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your book! You seem to get a lot done with kids around. That's inspiring in itself. I don't get any work done once my kids are home. I need to try harder.
ReplyDeleteI think days off in the summer are great. I'm sure your kids like them, too. Good luck with the revisions. Maybe you'll be able to get to your NaNo book soon :)
ReplyDeleteRevisions - best of luck with those. I admit to hating that stage of any project. Congrats about your books :) Can't wait for Summer.
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Sounds like you're making good progress with your revisions!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the revisions!
ReplyDeleteThat's great that you're feeling more confident about the revisions. I hope it's going well. :-)
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