I've just finished checking the line edit in the final chapter of my book. Phew! The following quote is for my editor, Jo Rosenberg, who has been a wonderful guide and friend to me all through this process. Thank you Jo! I am going to celebrate now by washing up the lunch dishes. ;- )
"Great Rules of Writing" ~ William Safire
And don't start sentences with a conjunction.
If you reread your work, you will find on rereading that a
great deal of repetition can be avoided by rereading and editing.
Never use a long word when a diminutive one will do.
Unqualified superlatives are the worst of all.
De-accession euphemisms.
If any word is improper at the end of a sentence, a linking verb is.
Avoid trendy locutions that sound flaky.
Last, but not least, avoid cliches like the plague.
congratulations, looking forward to reading the final product
ReplyDeleteRhonda, Congratulations on finishing the book!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day
~~HUGS~~
Fabulous news. What a huge relief. How appropriate for Mothers' Day seeing as your book has probably become your baby.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy a well deserved rest, after the dishes of course.
; )
Congratulations! What an accomplishment!! I look forward to an autographed copy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day!
Congratulations Rhonda. When can we look forward to purchasing your book?
ReplyDeleteLove the quote!
Early next year, Aurora, possibly March.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing it on the bookshelves!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on all your hard work. You must feel wonderful and free to do the dishes :-)
Congratulations on finishing the book! What an achievement! I hope washing up dishes was an apt way to celebrate ;)
ReplyDeleteWhen I do professional writing, I just edit and edit and edit. I tend to be verbose but then I go back to it and scrap as much as I can. In fact, I try to be a little shorter than my given word limit, it is excellent practice! :)
Good luck!
Blessings,
This Good Life
Love the poem. Very witty!
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Congratulations Rhonda.B
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for finishing.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day!
Thank you for sharing the rules for writing, very funny! :o)
We have a relative that speaks in cutesy phrases ALL the time and it drives us nuts! I'm glad to see it as a general rule in writing to NOT write that way either.
ReplyDeleteYay for you!!! Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteVery clever quote...and very clever "you" on finishing your re-reading. It's not every person who could say that they will reward themselves by washing-up!
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of when my kids were impressionable toddlers and seemed to love all food. I used to say in a dramatic voice "and for dessert we have...steamed broccoli in a cheese sauce" and they'd say a rousing cheer! (and heartily eat up the "dessert"!)
Hooray- you celebrate with your dishes, I'm having a glass of bubbly in your honour.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rhonda, That is such an amazing achievement. I just can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day!
Katie x
PS We visited Peppergreens today - SO wonderful!
Congratulations! Can't wait to get my copy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day, Rhonda. Thank you for sharing your life with all of us.
Blessings, Patti
Happy Mother's day! I will be impatiently waiting until I can buy your book. Well Done! Darlene
ReplyDeleteWell done and Congratulations. I bet you are breathing a real sigh of relief now.
ReplyDeleteI hope you will be able to find some "me-time" now - I reckon you deserve it.
Oh - and I loved the Great Rules of Writing!!
Wow! What a GREAT accomplishment! And may your Mother's Day be blessed.
ReplyDeleteWell done Rhonda, such a lot has been going on lately in your life, it is indeed a rich and blessed one. Had to look up 'De-accession euphemisms'...still not much wiser!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day,
Vickixx
Go Rhonda! well done.
ReplyDeletecongratulations, what an achievement.
ReplyDeleteDoes it feel a little like watching your children leave the home and go out to make their way in the world?
Love the quote, think I'll print it for my writer daughter.
cheers Kate