Today, I'm at writing conference cruise in the Caribbean.
Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
J Lenni Dorner, Victoria Marie Lees, and Sandra Cox!
Simple answer for me: Yes! Since I link my series and have connections between characters, I've found it very useful to listen to the books again. Fortunately, I've invested from the very beginning in audiobooks, so it's easy. And it's been so useful because there's a lot I've forgotten.
And I've rewritten a few because I've grown as an author. Contrary to what they tell you, I sold my first book to a publisher, and they had be cut out some scenes from the shipwrecked middle. But there were reviews wishing I'd shown some of that removed stuff, so when I got my rights back, I tweaked the book to reflect how I'd grown as a writer and added them back in.
I've also expanded a couple of novellas into full-length novels.
What about you?
Do you find it cringe when you read your earlier works?
I would cringe. I'd rather not know.
ReplyDeleteCool that you were able to add in those scenes. Bet the fans appreciated it.