When I was in school I always hated to rewrite. I swear I think that is why I need so much editing. I would just try to get through my writing and say “Ta Da! I’m done! That’s what’s up!” It does not work like that anymore. Actually, it never worked like that eventhough I thought it did. My point is that a few months ago  I rewrote major portions of “Olivion’s Favorites.” I REALLY love the book now.  You will not know this but it has a whole new beginning, way more content, and much more action. I thought it had tons of action before but now it starts off with a big fight sequence with Louis in the middle of a major situation. I went back and developed major character in ways I failed to do before and even added new chapters and characters.

I guess I am just wasting blog space because you will only know the book as it is now. So why am I even writing this?  Oh yeah, its because I want all of you young and not so young people out there to know that rewriting is a good thing!  If you are lucky enough to get advice/constructive criticism on your writing don’t always think that person is hating (hence the word “constructive” in front of criticism) or they just don’t get you. I thought my first and second versions were great but I came to realize that I was frightfully wrong. I may have been headed for trouble but I was able to straighten myself out with the help of my editor Rebecca.

I had to learn that it is not always a good thing to offer your readers too much information too soon. It may be best to fold crucial information throughout the entire book.  I feel my decision to do so at the suggestion of my editor has made for a much stronger book with a bit of mystery woven within the pages. I hope you all enjoy it and remember that rewriting is a good thing.

Ta Da! I’m done! That’s what’s up!