Mark Twain’s Daughter

[cathschaffstump]

More of this, then.

3,775 / 4,000 (94.4%)

Tonight, the internet took me into the exciting world of meningitis. Grim.

I cut all the notes away from the bottom of the story and whacked one scene, which cut my word count substantially. However, I fleshed out two scenes, which expanded the story well. It looks like I have three more scenes, all of which will require substantial revision. I hope to get around 4500-5000 out of the story.

Currently, I project having the second draft done by Thursday, a proof reading on Friday (careful by my standards!) and then I’ll send it out to some readers: Lindsay, C, Kizmet, and Erika. I will probably send it out before I get feedback, but I want the feedback, because I imagine the story will get submitted several times before it finds a home. Reading for enjoyment is also allowed.

At any rate, i think I will make for the anthology.

Blah, blah, blah.

Catherine

Originally published at Writer Tamago. You can comment here or there.

Comments

[tltrent.livejournal.com]

If you need a firsthand account of meningitis (if you haven't already gotten enough), let me know. I watched my hub go through it--not pretty.

[cathschaffstump.livejournal.com]

My goodness! I'm so sorry! I'm glad he came through.

If you could send me information about what his symptoms were like, that would be very helpful. If you have time.

Catherine

[kizmet-42.livejournal.com]

Wow, I didn't even have to ask.

[cathschaffstump.livejournal.com]

I thought you had indicated some interest. You are very welcome to it, but also if you don't want it, don't feel obligated.

I am very happy to make you a regular subscriber, if you want. :)

Catherine

[kizmet-42.livejournal.com]

I am honored. Send it when you want, but I refuse to do anything but NaNo until 1 December.

[cathschaffstump.livejournal.com]

Which is good and just.

Take your time with it. I've sent it off to the anthology because of deadlines, but I suspect it will get rejected, and I'll need the feedback then.

Catherine