Some of you know that I have been working on formatting a series of posts that I wrote as a drama. I finally got the thing done, but it’s 38 pages. I don’t know whether or not I should print it.
Some publishers require a hard copy, others will take an email submission. The problem is committing to using the ink, paper, etc. I’ve also heard that it’s a good idea to mail a copy of any writing to yourself and then not open it. Since it has the postmark and the seal, it helps in court if copyright issues come into play. Proof of authorship.
Anyway, I may be over thinking this whole thing, but since it is my over analyzer posts that I’ve been working with, I am allowed over-think time.
So, what should I do? Some publishers even want 5 copies of the thing. I guess I will have to print eventually, but what if I want to reread and edit it some more? I have read it many times, including reading it aloud and timing it. Should I stop thinking about it and just hit print?
Yep. Way overanalyzing. Just hit that button, girl!
I’m going to work on the synopsis, then I’ll hit it. 😉
Hit the button, it’s easy.
I hope the guys about to launch that nuke don’t feel the same way.
Your printer launches nukes??
Laughing for real. Okay. So far I have not figured out the launch code for the printer nukes on my machine, but you will be happy to know I printed the document in question. Then re-printed a few pages I was indecisive about the editing of. 😉
That’s great. Next step after the edits is??
I emailed it to 5 theatre companies. I’m going to post my writer’s bio and then take the weekend off.
Terrific. I am sure you will keep us posted
Print it already!
I will in about 3 more hours. If I don’t need to change anything…
Yes
Yes, it’s a difficult decision right? 😉
I am torn LOL! I say yes print it, but like you I over-analyze everything and if you want to edit it all that paper and ink is wasteful. I know that wasn’t very helpful. 🙂
Not helpful, but logical. The only thing that really needs work is the synopsis, so I will edit that and print it. I’m going to send the first copy to myself, so if there are a few errors, it won’t be that big of a deal.
Print it & let an editor help you with changes if it needs any changes. You are too close to it now to make any more useful changes.
Good point.
Print, babe. I think in the end you’ll be glad you did. At least one copy. 🙂
I did it. It felt good, but now I need to mail it to myself. 😉
Yay! Go you!!!
Thanks