I did it !!!

I did it, and this time I mean it too! I retyped the last sentence (ah, those final sentences--almost as important as the first), re-edited the whole manuscript, didn't rewrite any scenes (which means I really think I'm finished), edited for the dreaded and, but, still, till, however, then and was (etc), made sure my characters' eye-colors didn't change and the backpack left in one room wasn't suddenly found in another, renamed the file, re-saved it, and sent it off. Love on a Transfer is busily transferring itself from my computer to the computers at Willow Moon Publishing where I desperately hope they'll like the changes I've made.

The amazing thing is, I really enjoyed the story as I reread it. That's got to be a good sign hasn't it?

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Laura Eno said…
Congrats! That's always a great feeling. :)
June 15, 2012 at 5:32 AM
Sheila Deeth said…
Thanks. Definitely a great feeling
June 25, 2012 at 2:35 PM
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