Another scene down in 58, I'm hoping to make a push to get 58 and 59 done by the end of the weekend. If can do that and get a start on 60, then I might be able to get this first revision done by the end of next weekend.
Giles, if you would like to get by in American society, then you are going to have to follow our traditions. You're the patriarch. You have to host the festivities, or it's all meaningless.
Buffy ,'Sleeper'
The Great Write Way, Act Three: Where's the gun?
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Gudanov - Mar 12, 2010 6:01:52 am PST #3153 of 6693
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Gudanov - Mar 12, 2010 10:09:12 am PST #3154 of 6693
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Of course getting to the ending will bring up the whole issue of whether or not to change it. I'm still thinking I won't, but I'll have to see what readers think.
Amy - Mar 12, 2010 10:25:00 am PST #3155 of 6693
Because books.
You might try just letting it rest for a week or two, as well, and then giving it a reread yourself. It's amazing how much you catch when you have some time away, everything from pace to characterization to word choice.
Gudanov - Mar 12, 2010 11:02:48 am PST #3156 of 6693
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That sounds like a good idea. I intend to make an audio version, I pick up a lot listening to it.
I'll have a bit of time before diving into the next revision. There's some groundwork I need to do to get ready.
Amy - Mar 12, 2010 11:53:22 am PST #3157 of 6693
Because books.
I *always* pick up things when I read aloud for my critique group, especially repeated words and missing ones. Reading aloud is so useful, but I don't have the patience to do it all in one shot.
erikaj - Mar 12, 2010 11:58:12 am PST #3158 of 6693
Always Anti-fascist!
I do that every day with the script...I used to feel more embarrassed about until Denis Leary said he did the same thing. FWIW. Gud, how far did you get with the script? Cause there's a new version now.
Gudanov - Mar 12, 2010 12:06:39 pm PST #3159 of 6693
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I can get to the document from here, so I just sent what I have. It's not great feedback since I don't know the characters or show.
I especially liked the bit with ARI and MRS. ARI, I thought that was good and funny.
I can look at the new version if you want, but the same caveats: don't know the characters and it will be slow.
erikaj - Mar 12, 2010 2:34:51 pm PST #3160 of 6693
Always Anti-fascist!
They're funny, aren't they? I feel bad that that spousal bickering didn't fit in the new version.
Gudanov - Mar 15, 2010 5:49:06 am PDT #3161 of 6693
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I got 58 knocked out, 59 is almost knocked out, and 60 is started. I've got a bad feeling about 60, there's some stuff I want to rush through at the beginning of 60 because I need to glue together the meat of 60 with the end of 59. I might be rushing a bit too much though. I'm tempted to let it be rushed with this revision and rethink it later.
Getting closer though, once I get through 60 (or maybe 60 and 61) I'll be pasting on the rough draft's conclusion with some non-trivial polishing and then this revision is done.
Gudanov - Mar 16, 2010 5:37:21 am PDT #3162 of 6693
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Still pushing to get done. I'm well into 60 now, but there is still a fair amount to happen the chapter. Splitting seems likely.