Poll #46: The Longest Phase

[Andy]

Which one for you took the longest?

[Carraka]

I feel like publishing would take longer, if I ever got past editing.

So I picked editing.

Plus, publishing would only have a length if I ... actually got published! Otherwise, it would just be an indefinite period in which I send query letter upon query letter until I either give up or become smothered by carbon monoxide.

[Starry]

I have a total of one thing that is anywhere close to "finished," and as it is still stuck in the editing phase, I said editing. In terms of my novel-that-originally-showed-some-potential-of-me-finishing-it-but-now-I-don't-know, well *shrug* I decided I don't really have all the ideas I need after all.

[Andy]

For me it's probably the first draft. Editing goes smoothly. I really try to make sure the first draft isn't crummy (though it's far from perfect), which is probably the reason.

[GeorgeMichael]

First draft for me too, and pretty much for the same reasons as Andy.

[ScottyMcGee]

For me, editing takes f*$@#@$ing forever.

I have no motivation when I edit, especially when I need to cut parts out, add new things in, etc.

I basically know the story already, so it feels like there's no point in refining it.

[Majyk]

I would say publishing, but I don't know yet. So I'll go with editing. For the same reason as Scotty. I have to literally force myself to re-write parts or it'll never happen.

[Double A]

First draft.

[Hannah_Scotland]

First Draft also.

[Imelda]

Editing. *punches manuscript*

[Mercy]

Writing the first draft.
I actually like editing, but I can't edit right after I write a part. Usually I wait about three weeks to edit, because then I'll be able to catch more.
I'm very grateful to have found this site...the people here help me out so much. xP

[Phantom]

I hate research, it takes me forever, that may be because I have self diagnosed ADD.... I can't keep on task...

[Rafael Domination]

Editing would be my problem! :D

[Tsuki]

Editing is always the hardest part. You have to want to do it. If you don't want to, then you won't.

I have that problem. :mellow:

[Majyk]

Editing is always the hardest part. You have to want to do it. If you don't want to, then you won't.

Is that how it works? No wonder I haven't edited all week xD

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