Early Editing part 2

Okay, back from the turkey coma...

So the best thing that came out of having an objective editor early was the honesty and affirmation. Chris would let me know if something didn't make sense or if the writing was weak. But he would also encourage me, finding good things in each chapter. Many times, this is what kept me on pace and energized.

There was a con for using him too early, however. I had given myself an editing budget and used it early. Since I continued to edit on and off for years, I wasn't able to use him for the final version. Now, I'll go into that more later when I talk about what happened after I finished my first draft.

But, right now, I think dessert is waiting for me.