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And so it goes...
I've made it to page 290 of 1003 in the editing process, that latter number will either shrink or grow (probably the latter) as I continue editing. Remember I've got to continue (and finish) the stories of the Brits and the Poles. Another thing to keep in mind is that the book as written in Word is in what I like to call OG font. As in, "Old Guy" font, big enough to read comfortably while editing, small enough to fit the page without being too ostentatious. So the final length is anybody's guess.
So I'm off, sorry for the short post, back to enjoying the grands and the heat and humidity of Maryland in the summer. No, it isn't a "dry" heat, it's pretty damp. Which is why, I suppose, the area around Annapolis is so green.
I like it.
Greetings from Maryland and the weather vane atop the garage...
Why yes, that is a flying pig.
Wonder what that portends?
If you happen to stop by the boat school, say hello to my nephew. He is there for their summer seminar since he hopes to be a plebe there next fall (2022).
ReplyDeleteWe won't be making it up that way unfortunately. Too many rules.
DeleteNo worries. I just proud of him more than anything.
DeleteAs well you should be.
DeleteBest of luck to the book process Sarge. As to flying pigs...well....take your pick as to any number of occurrences happening country or world wide.
ReplyDeleteYeah, you're right. Who knows what comes next?
DeleteI knew there was something I forgot to do last night. Sigh. Being the junior birdman of this organization is so taxing.
ReplyDeleteI have heard, from reading Larry Correia's blog and from other places, that writing isn't the hard part, it's the editing. Especially when the publishers start to get their little knives into it.
Come to think of it, have you sent out feelers in reference to publishers or others or are you going to self publish. The Texas writers' group (Old NFO and others) should be able to give you some hints, or not.
Glad you have had time to decompress and do fun stuff.
Grandson over the whatever he got?
Haven't reached out to anyone on publishing yet. Grandson is recovering, he has shared his malady with his Dad and his Grandpa.
DeleteIt's what we do, we share. 🙄
Well, at least one of your readers is a published author, so you know you can always ask him.
DeleteTrue dat.
DeleteLooking forward to reading the book. Definitely love your writing style.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill, a short installment of a future book, same characters, coming tomorrow.
DeleteOh and I get what you mean about humidity. When we visited The future MD last week in Ft. Worth, I was more than a little concerned death was imminent. That her limited medical training would not be sufficient to save me from the impending heart attack that that heat and stifling humidity were going to cause.
DeleteOh, I know that feeling!
DeleteOh, it's easy not to die from the humidity. Just play in the sprinklers like a kid, or turn the a/c to 72 and sit under a ceiling fan going full blast, or sit in a pool on the steps or swimout, hopefully in the shade, with a floating bowl of fresh fruit on ice and your favorite cold beverage.
DeleteBut, you know, actually drag your tortured body through the humidity (those of us who have experienced SE USA humidity know about having to cut the humidity with a knife in order to start to move through it) and do anything more productive than sweat a half gallon a minute? No... Not during the 12-16 hour reign of the glowing orb of pain. Blargh!
It's one of the many reasons I am a night dweller and only by force do I get up during the day. Bleh.
🤣🤣🤣
DeleteEditing is the hardest process, at least for me - especially if it involves rewriting entire sections and parts.
ReplyDeleteSo maybe a three volume set then?
It's possible, but I think one book will do it.
DeleteKeep as many photos as possible. One was almost essential with each day's portion of the tale, but you can probably do with a few less when merged into chapters. Permission for use will be a pain, so best stick to public domain/official if possible.
ReplyDeleteJohn Blackshoe.
I'm still up in the air about photos, but maps, I'm going to need maps.
DeleteWaiting on tenterhooks for you to publish! I want a hardback even if it is 1000+ pages long. The book will give me a few days reading pleasure.
ReplyDeleteThe Chanters will know first!
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