Ok, being that the show is so dudely, it couldn't hurt to have some guys read it...insent, shortly. Thanks. (I did decide to pay for the notes...I'll get it back if I ever write the next Big Fat Greek Bitch, right?)

Who did you pay, erika? Because if it's not an editor or someone with a lot of actual publishing experience, I really wouldn't pay for that next time around.

He says that he used to read scripts for a studio...he has a screenwriting website...I know, any asshole can have a website, I have one too, but people actually read his. Ah, well, it was the old man's money...we'll see how good his feedback is.

Five more rejection letters today. Sam is too sweet, too earnest, too weak, has no flair, and basically I suck.

I hate the hurty parts.

I'm so sorry, Allyson.

I know it happens. Just, you know. kicks rock

Sorry Allyson. You don't suck it's a tough business.

Ugh Allyson, I'm sorry. You don't suck, it's the process that sucks. I know it has to be this way, but it's hard to gird yourself for rejection.

And just so's you know, you are still my hero and I STILL aspire to have the kind of guts you have to pursue writing.

Thanks, Burrell! That's actually kind of cheering me! I've gone from totally emo to glum.

I decided to go big with my story. During the next revision I'll have to add a new 35 to cap off the first part. Then the old 35 will be chapter 1 of Book 2. The old 35 makes for a good opening of book 2.

I didn't have much time last night, but I chipped away at 54. I'm hoping to get this chapter done one day. Actually, I'm probably close to being done, I'll just be ending the chapter earlier in the story than I originally planned to.

I'm a little stalled, but I'm still close to finishing this revision. I'll also see what beta readers have to say, maybe I'll end up deciding that going small will be the better course, but for now the plan is big. The comments I've gotten from my wife and beta exchange person number 2 have motivated me to the big route.