I hate editing. I have failed every goal I’ve ever set when editing. I stumble in the same spot every time.
It’s not killing my darlings. Whatever, kill those bastards. I never liked them anyway. (Oh my god that’s such a lie, please, come back, babies.) I like going through the novel and finding the things that worked. I like those moments when you realize, “Wow, this is a legitimate novel,” and the moments where you throw the manuscript across the room and scream, “I WILL NEVER WRITE AGAIN.”
Here’s my process. (more…)