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I Hate Editting

I am back on my evening work schedule starting today.  I now can write during the day before I go to work.

I got up and have already put 2 hours writing time.  I went through the non-fiction book DIY Writing Career Zombie Style.

I now know what I need to rewrite and what to edit.  My goal is to have this published January 2016.  It will take time to edit.  I hate editing.  It is time consuming and not fun for me.  It has to be done.

When I first started out, I didn't have an editor.  I could not find one that I could afford.  I read and reread the story and used my spell checker.  I now found an editor I can afford.

I am all about being debt free.  I don't think anyone should go into debt to be published.  So do what you think is best for you.

I went through the manuscript and made notes.  I know soon I will be sitting at the computer going word for word and line for line before I send it to the editor.

I hate editing but it has to be done.  So that is what I am working on.

Remember that this is your book and if you do not agree with the editor you hired, don't listen to them.  Follow your heart.  Remember that if you are publishing and receiving royalty checks, you can claim your writing on your taxes.  Anything that has to do with your writing is tax deductible.  Consult your tax person.

So for now I will be editing the book, but I will still be working on a short story when I am not editing.

How do you edit?  Hire someone or DIY?

So you are not alone if you hate editing.  If you are an editor and would like to leave your email in the comment section, feel free.

What are you doing today with your writing?

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