Editing

The process by which a weak manuscript can be made strong, editing. Not that my manuscript is complete. I estimate that I am perhaps 1/4 of the way through writing; but as I have delved into my research, I knew this was the week to straighten, redefine, and rewrite. One main character needed renaming with a more Victorian name, Nadine is now Nora. Another main character needed an adjustment in his illness/diagnosis and subsequently his Vicorian treatment. Scenes needed to be added for characters that I had just suggested before, but now have a life of their own. I've actually enjoyed most of the editing, though I believe it will probably carry me into next week. Once I finish re-writing, I will have to do another re-reading to make sure it flows. As always, I am loving the process, and I think it will be stronger once I finish untangling these knots.