Now You See Me, Now You Don't

@just4him (306113)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
August 14, 2018 9:38am CST
I'm way behind on notifications, and it looks like it will continue that way until I finish editing Thread of Evidence. It's coming along well. My stats from Grammarly are fantastic, even before I start editing, and my reading level according to Insights, which shows everything about the book by way of stats, shows it averages a sixth-grade reading level, making it readable for most adults. I was encouraged that I would get at least three chapters done yesterday until I got to the second chapter. The first being only 9 pages. However, the second was 22 pages. 8 hours and 31 pages later, I closed down the computer, my brain mush, but very happy with the progress I've made with Thread of Evidence. I now have 11 chapters completed and will be starting chapter 12 shortly. That chapter has 25 pages and just might be the only chapter I can handle today, we'll see. I would like to get two chapters finished, but some edit issues are frustrating. However, the more frustrating, the more I'm also learning. I still enjoy editing and every other part of the writing process. That will never change. I also have laundry to do. I still haven't heard from my son. If I do that today, I guarantee it will be the only chapter I complete today. I just checked in with FB and found my answer. I will be doing laundry tomorrow. I will get to all the notifications. It's just taking longer, so please be patient with me. I also need to write the Favorite Western for today, yet, and will post it at some point today. For now, I'm leaving you, getting something to eat, and will embark on Thread of Evidence. Have a wonderful day. Do you have plans for today? Thanks for reading.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
15 Aug 18
Hope you got the two chapters done.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Aug 18
I didn't, but that's okay. It was a long chapter.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Aug 18
@Courtlynn I got two done yesterday and hoping for the same today.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
17 Aug 18
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@celticeagle (159008)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Aug 18
Only so many hours in a day. Sad but true.
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@celticeagle (159008)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Aug 18
@just4him ......I like to be up when the rest of the household has gone to bed.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Aug 18
@celticeagle It's a nice quiet time.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Aug 18
Yes, there are, and lately, I've wanted to extend them.
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
14 Aug 18
Preparing a book for editing takes a lot of time and effort. We will wait for you when you have time.
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
17 Aug 18
@just4him My mother in law wrote a published a book years ago. I remember I helped going through the pages to check the spelling.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Aug 18
Thank you. I never realized how involved it was.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Aug 18
@LadyDuck That's wonderful for her to have a published book.
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• United States
14 Aug 18
As you know I love to read but never realized how much goes into a book before it gets published. Hope you can get through another chapter today. Nothing exciting going on here today just the usual housework and maybe a nap this afternoon?
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Aug 18
What, you think those perfect sentences just flow from the author's fingers? I don't think about it when I read books. They're for entertainment, and I'm hoping to provide some good entertainment when all is said and done.
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• United States
18 Aug 18
@just4him yes I thought all authors just flowed with ideas and story lines that fill the pages of a good book. Seriously I didn't really think about all the editing etc that is required. I have a new appreciation for you and all other authors
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Aug 18
@Marilynda1225 You're not supposed to think about all that goes into writing a book when you sit down to read one. Your only thought should be that it's a good book and you would recommend that book and author to your friends. That's the highest form of praise. However, I'm sure you've read a book you thought was lacking a lot, plot-wise, and other ways that left you wondering about the author and where his or her mind was when she/he wrote it. I know I have. Thank you.
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
14 Aug 18
All I can say is that if you can get three chapters done in one day that is saying something. Most writers have a hard time getting one chapter done...IF they get a chapter done. As for the notifications, they can wait. Just get that book done. When the words are flowing you don't want anything to get in the way of that.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Aug 18
I agree. It's been one a day for the past week. I might be able to get two done today as the next two chapters aren't as long as the ones before them. We'll see. Yes, the notifications are here and piling up on me. You're right. I need to work when the words are flowing.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Aug 18
@porwest Yes, they do. I'm hovering around 200 at the moment, but the good news is I only have 10 chapters left to edit.
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
22 Aug 18
@just4him Those darned notifications. They do tend to sneak up on ya don't they?
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@deba12 (2951)
• India
14 Aug 18
Respond to your notifications to get more points. I have no special plans for today.
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
14 Aug 18
points are irrelevant really as they don't indicate earnings in any way.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Aug 18
@Mike197602 Interaction is where the earnings are.
@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Aug 18
@deba12 I hope you have a good day.
• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Aug 18
Life sure can get in the way at times but I'm glad you're happy with how things are coming along, that's great! I hope you have a great day! =)
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Aug 18
Thank you. It's going well. I hope your day is also good.
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@JESSY3236 (18923)
• United States
14 Aug 18
I went to get the mail and watered the flowers. I hope to read some later and maybe color some.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Aug 18
That's a nice day.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Aug 18
Good luck with the editing. I love the cover you're chosen.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Aug 18
Thank you. When I saw it on Pixabay, I knew it was perfect for the book. The editing is going well.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Aug 18
I am going to work job #1 this evening, before that I will work job #2 all day and at the moment I am working job #3 in between mylotting.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Aug 18
That's a lot of work!
@NJChicaa (115992)
• United States
14 Aug 18
I was at the gym already. I need to go to the library but they don't open until 1. That's about it.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Aug 18
You had a light day. Other than the gym.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Aug 18
Working on your book is top priority! Annoying laundry!
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Aug 18
Yes, it can be annoying, but it would be more annoying not to have clean clothes. Yes, my book is a top priority at the moment.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
14 Aug 18
It's 2 in the morning here and after some notifications and discussion, I will go to bed. And it's nice seeing you, Val.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Aug 18
I hope you had a good day. Thank you.
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