Stepping Outside My Box
I guess you could say that joining WA was stepping outside my box as I never, in a million years, thought I would be able to build a website and monetize it. However, this blog doesn't refer to that.
The Box
Most of you know that I'm a non-fiction author and editor, non-fiction as in mainly textbooks and legal documents. A friend of mine asked me if I would edit her new book. It's fiction. Fiction? Me?
Outside The Box
I don't know what made me say yes, but . . . we came to an agreement. I know that I can correct it for grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. But can I give it some zing? She wants zing.
The Good News
The author works with hundreds of other authors. She said if she likes my work, she will promote me to her friends. . . and at a much higher rate than she's paying me.
The Bad News
I'm seriously scared spitless! It's something new. I'm very busy. That old voice is saying, "Carla, you can't do this. You edit textbooks and legal docs. You've never edited a fiction book. And this one is a romantic thriller, to boot. Who you kiddin', gurlie?"
What if I. . . fail? (GASP, HORROR, SHOCK!!!)
Stay Tuned
If you hear screams in various parts of the world over the next few weeks, you'll know it's me pulling out my last gray hairs. Hopefully, I have enough Jameson's left to get through this project. I'm going out to restock the Guinness in the fridge tomorrow.
Bottom Line
If I could learn to build websites, I can edit fiction, right? I'm going to keep telling myself that.
Film at 11. . .
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"When there's nothing to lose and a great deal to gain by trying, by all means try" - W. Clement Stone
"Try not, do or do not, there is no try" - Yoda in 'Return of the Jedi'
I worked for the company that W. Clement Stone founded, Combined Insurance. I never met him or Yoda.
I know this can't be a blog from the 'Carla Ives' that I know and love. The one I know is a winner and a do'er. YOU can do whatever you set your mind to, no matter what Carla I know that you'll do your best.
I believe in you, and I think I can speak for everyone else who knows you too!! OK now, pep talk is over, still, there's no BS in anything I just typed. Get some well earned rest, M'dear and start with a fresh outlook on the morrow, OK. XXXX :-) Jon
Thanks, Jon. That's sweet of you. Even us "winners and doers" get scared occasionally when trying something new. I ain't no spring chicken no more. LOL Will remember your faith in me.
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I have no doubts, you can do this. Looking forward to the "film at 11" :)
You'll hear the shrieking either way, Judy. :)
Ok, I'll be listening, lol