Susan Stephens' Writing Diary

And in haste as family are clamouring to be fed... No, no, we've been through this before- none of them can unlock the kitchen door. It might be an invisible lock, but as far as everyone who lives here is concerned, I am the only one who has the key.

So, Ruth, what to do when you can't bear to take one more look at that ms, even though you've been asked to revise, and things are looking good...
Leave it for a week, then imagine that you are the editor who has just received your ms. Read it through as they might, forgetting how much love and toil you put into the project. Be cold- what sells? Is this good enough? Can you improve it still further? Sometimes a line is in the wrong position, or you may have indulged yourself in some 'clever phrase' that you just don't want to let go- (these are usually the very bits that need to be cut!) I know this, because I'm guilty!

I'm expecting news of those exciting new web sites by the end of next week, and will let you know immediately
My wonderful web mistress, Wendywoo, will also be adding some new links for you to take a look at when we do my Christmas updates to the Susan Stephens site, so look out for those too!

All Best everyone, and happy reading!
Susan