Anybody up for Round 2?
I survived the first day of teaching. No children went home sobbing about their mean awful history teacher. 
Yet. Bwahahaha….the week is young….
So I opened up my e-mail box and saw a note from the editor I’m working with at Mills & Boon. My first reaction was a terror. Stark raving terror. I opened it up, skimmed the first bits about the things they liked about my book, and my eyes zeroed in on the line–”…there were elements that made this manuscript unsuitable for our publication.” :confused2: Thankfully, I read the next line. “However, we would like you to revise this manuscript further.” 
All right! 
I am so incredibly grateful to them for this opportunity. But these revisions will not be easy. They involve increasing the emotional stakes in the book, toning down parts, increasing other areas of conflict and tension. Not line edits–REAL, meaty revisions.
But hey! I’m up for Round 2. 
This is a golden opportunity for me to face my biggest writing fears and make this book all it can be (why do I have the U.S. Army recruiting song in my head now?). Bring it on! I’m going to whip this book into shape, 
fix anything that needs fixing, and then (best part here!) I was invited to e-mail it back to her. So exciting! Free postage! I know. It’s the little things in life.
So let’s celebrate! 
One step closer to publication. (Michelle rolls up her sleeves) Stand back, ’cause I have a book to revise, people! 
Michelle posted in Writing @ 8:29 pm | Viewed 836 times
Melissa McClone Says:
This is great news! Remember what MissSnark said when you posted your opener? Try to do that with the entire ms. Not sure if this was the same story, but it was really good advice. You want to make the most of this opportunity!:whip:
Gina Black Says:
Great news Michelle. Revisions can be tough, but they can also be incredibly rewarding. I’ve been in revision mode all summer. In fact, today I blogged about the Richter Scale of Revisions.
Good Luck!
Robyn Says:
Congrats Michelle!
Amy K. Says:
:crazyjumping:
Great news!!!
I’m so excited for you! You’re so on your way.
Gina Says:
Congrats! This is wonderful news! Now get to work!
ValMarie Says:
YAY! Go you!
I was just really feeling the banana celebration dance.
Now, get to revising!
Michelle Says:
Melissa Mc–It’s funny because last night I opened up the book (not the one Miss Snark judged) and the overwriting popped out and me. It was a “Holy Cow!” moment. I started streamlining it and was surprised at how much cleaner it seemed. I’m definitely going to try that. Thanks!
Thanks Robyn, Amy, Gina, Gina B, and ValMarie! This is exciting. :headspin:
Peggy Says:
I’m so happy and excited for you Michelle! And nervous. I can only imagine how you must be feeling. But you can do it. Take your time, polish that baby up, and EMAIL IT! Too cool!
Woohoo!!!
:crazyjumping:
Kelly Says:
Yay! What great news! I get all jazzed up when it comes revision time too. Granted there is a lot of hair pulling and head banging on walls involved, but it feels great to know you’re in the game and revising something that is completed!! Congratulations!
:crazyjumping:
kacey Says:
This is really cool news! I know you can do it! (though that first sentence about “unsuitable for our publication” :confused2: would have freaked me out a bit too!!
Okay, get cracking woman.
You’ve got revisions to do!
Sharon Says:
Woohoo!! Go get em girl! :cheer::banana::jumping::hello2:
Mary Says:
This is wonderful. This is just how I got published. Two revision letters and a contract. Take your time, know you can do it, and have fun with it.
Katie Says:
Great news!!!! Good luck and happy revising!
Melissa Says:
Woo hoo, Michelle!!!! This is FANTASTIC!!! You can do it!!!:headbang::headbang::headbang:
Emma Sinclair Says:
That’s great news! Good luck with the revisions!
:crazyjumping:
Leslie Says:
CONGRATS!!! Best of luck with those revisions. I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Tori Says:
This is so exciting!!!!
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
:dancingfool:Woo Hoo, Michelle!!! :headspin: I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you
Danica Says:
WAHOOOOOOOO!!!!!:crazyjumping::dancingfool::jumping::headspin:
Rene Says:
Great news. I would have lost it at that first sentence. Glad you kept consciousness long enough to read the rest
Get crackin’ and put that baby in the mail.
Chris Keach Says:
What wonderful news!!! Congrats on taking another step closer to getting published. I can’t wait to read your post when you tell us you sold. May it be sooner than we think!
Steph T. Says:
Wonderful nws, Michelle!!:banana:
You can do it - we’re here to cheer you on!!! Yay!!!:dancingfool::headspin:
MaryF Says:
YAHOO, Michelle!!!! Scary email, but YOU CAN DO IT!
Jill Says:
Yay you! Congrats!