David Weller Author Blogspot

When I completed my MS I was in no doubt that I had a good story with an interesting premise. However I knew something was lacking and was so close to my own work I couldn't see what it was.Over the past few days I have read the editorial report in conjunction with the annotated MS my editor returned to me. I can see that I missed quite a few opportunities for some really tense drama. Now the blinkers are off and I am raring to go again.

A comma is a bit like a bidet. I recognise one when I see it but am not always sure how to use it.

I have received the hard copy of my manuscript back from my editor. If she started work with a new pencil it's little more than a stub now. Just as well I enjoy making revisions or I might be tempted to take up knitting instead.

It's less than 24 hours since I posted my first blog and I've already had 82 views.Thanks for looking in. I completed the first draft of my MS a few months ago and edited it until I could no longer see the wood for the trees. It was at this point I decided to enlist the help of a literary consultant. Well, the report dropped into my mailbox today. There were lots of nice comments but there are many things which need to be fixed before this book finds its way into print. I'll keep you posted.

My name is David Weller and I am the author of fiction for YA and MG readers. I hope you will follow my journey as I progress from first draft to final publication.