This one smarts. A lot.
I’ll get over it (by the time you read this I’ll be pinging off the walls as I re-tackle my manuscript – and it will be AWESOME!), but right now I’m rolling in a pit of sorrow. Totally unattractive I know *grin*


The silly thing is that after the request for the partial I had an even closer look at their published works and realized that they probably weren’t the publishers for me. I know, big smack on the hand for not doing enough research but anyway.


The issues she had with my writing were as follows


1. I need to get a better handle on the passive voice
2. Watch the ‘ing and ly’ words
3. Watch the comma usage


I’ve since been reading up on the passive voice (which I need to re-read, or find a better explanation for) and the ‘ing, ly’ words. But guess what? I’m not the only one who does this! *grin* (I told you I’d be feeling good soon).


It’s apparently a common thing for editors to grumble about, see this link for more info. http://www.users.qwest.net/~yarnspnr/writing/adverbs/adverbs.htm


Even published authors do it. So I won’t freak out. I will however work on my manuscript again.


After all, I do want it perfect!