tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-507167840242313545.post7899880132227542951..comments2023-10-15T03:20:42.697-04:00Comments on Blog of Author Michelle McLean: Wiping Walls and Polishing ManuscriptsMichelle McLeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08730366330276974943noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-507167840242313545.post-44136139353346364952011-08-23T06:54:35.443-04:002011-08-23T06:54:35.443-04:00I just wish seeing what needs fixing in my manuscr...I just wish seeing what needs fixing in my manuscript was as easy a seeing smudges.Karen Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522178275164058849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-507167840242313545.post-24168649393022823492011-08-22T20:02:55.977-04:002011-08-22T20:02:55.977-04:00Dude! I go in thinking I will need to delete and s...Dude! I go in thinking I will need to delete and start over, only to find things are a little better than I had thoughtChristine Fonsecahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986034666903054819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-507167840242313545.post-64603104001966162692011-08-22T13:53:59.430-04:002011-08-22T13:53:59.430-04:00I have just had this happen to me recently... seem...I have just had this happen to me recently... seems like I went in to give a few swipes and ended up taking out the hammer and chisel, so to speak, to my book. But it is worth it and every book needs a good cleaning. Good post!<br /><br />I have a review and giveaway over at my blog, feel free to drop by.<br /><br />http://caledonialass.blogspot.com/2011/08/giveaway-review-elf-killers-by-carol.htmlMel Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200734886454147170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-507167840242313545.post-23331903049389072132011-08-22T12:38:46.994-04:002011-08-22T12:38:46.994-04:00lol yeah, there's a lot to be said for being m...lol yeah, there's a lot to be said for being mildly delusional LOL Definitely keeps the freak outs at bay ;-)Michelle McLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08730366330276974943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-507167840242313545.post-44153391891245615082011-08-22T12:28:27.311-04:002011-08-22T12:28:27.311-04:00Yup, I too do the same. Although i have to admit y...Yup, I too do the same. Although i have to admit your bucket and suds story reminds me of the Karate Kid, only your zen skills are literary...but whatever gets the writing done...wash on wash off:)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-507167840242313545.post-65408021920293111742011-08-22T12:23:36.248-04:002011-08-22T12:23:36.248-04:00:) Maybe I should go into revisions with a wet clo...:) Maybe I should go into revisions with a wet cloth instead of anticipating the scrubbing! This sounds like a great attitude to have. And I love the analogy, of course.Katrina L. Lantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871272394922775923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-507167840242313545.post-31802781619436114992011-08-22T12:17:25.498-04:002011-08-22T12:17:25.498-04:00This definitely happens to me. Unfortunately, I te...This definitely happens to me. Unfortunately, I tend to start going 'Oh, no, there's so much more left to do.' I need to start thinking more like you ;) hahaHermana Tiffany Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08512773328198541058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-507167840242313545.post-14438595457572774802011-08-22T11:49:30.556-04:002011-08-22T11:49:30.556-04:00Perfect analogy! The fingerprints and smudges of m...Perfect analogy! The fingerprints and smudges of my ms and my walls and doors never end!Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184772057308479564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-507167840242313545.post-7012029431062293022011-08-22T11:45:53.747-04:002011-08-22T11:45:53.747-04:00This sounds all too familiar! I always go in to do...This sounds all too familiar! I always go in to do a little editing and realize I need to seriously work through the entire book! But, like you said, that initial wiping helps get the energy flowing and I find that I'm able to keep myself movtivated to do what needs to be done!<br /><br />~JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-507167840242313545.post-12596946811268616002011-08-22T10:03:11.544-04:002011-08-22T10:03:11.544-04:00When I was going through the MS the last time to h...When I was going through the MS the last time to highlight the inconsistencies, I kept finding more things to highlight until before I knew it I had a long list of color keys for what color meant what. Took a couple days to go through and fix the little things then a few more to fix all the inconsistencies.<br /><br />But, like you said, I was already elbow-deep in highlighting and fixing so I might as well throw in everything I find.Stephanie McGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507025637411479409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-507167840242313545.post-79464185529355243922011-08-22T09:50:48.200-04:002011-08-22T09:50:48.200-04:00Great post! Loved the analogy! The other day I c...Great post! Loved the analogy! The other day I checked what I thought would need a minor dusting and ended up scrubbing away.Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.com