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It's done! It's Done!

The final word count ended up being 116,476. That's about 464 pages of double-spaced, Courier New 11-point type.

Wow.

Of course, after I finished the last chapter, I realized I still have one minor thread I need to take care of in the rewrite. I'm going to try to do a quick read-through this weekend while we're at the campground. I should have lots of time. (Or none, depending on a number of variables)

I'm going to be looking for major oopsies, dropped threads, and annoying grammar. I'm not the world's best self-editor, though, so I'm sure my beta readers will still find a fair number of mistakes when I finally hand it over, something I'm very nervous to do. Maybe the read through will reassure me that I haven't written complete drivel? That I properly foreshadowed?

Good gravy, I hope so!
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  1. JUST A MOM11:07 AM

    WOW that is alot of words godo luck

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  2. Mme.11:55 AM

    I can be a beta-reader if you need me to be. :) Good luck self-editing it. I know it is so hard to do! I'm so happy for you that you finished it!!!

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  3. vmarie3116:34 PM

    YAY!!! What an accomplishment!! I know you must feel quite a bit of weight off of your shoulders, even if there is still plenty to do! How exciting!! And just in time for you to enjoy your 4th of July weekend!! I hope you guys have a safe and fun-filled holiday! Love you!

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  4. Joely Sue Burkhart11:24 PM

    Whoo-hoo!!! Congrats on finishing, Krista! I'm ready to read when you're ready to hand it over.

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  5. Anonymous3:23 PM

    Congratulations! It is a wonderful feeling to actually finish a novel. It is even better to see it coming out in print (I know for sure!) I will keep my fingers crossed for you that you will reach that second WOW-feeling, too.

    Greetings from a triple-Mum-turned-writer from Germany.

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  6. bethanta9:25 AM

    That's so exciting!

    I would love to read through the book.... but I'm sure I'm not the best person for editing purposes. I just like the story line and want to know what happens :)

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  7. Krista Heiser10:29 AM

    Beth, if you're interested, I'm willing to send it to you via e-mail when I'm done self-editing. I'm looking for reader feedback, too. Not just editing!

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