I started writing Excavating the Heart after reading a thread here on Lit about creating a story that empowers women without undermining men. I might not remember the exact details of the thread, and the story I ended up writing may not align perfectly with what was discussed.
Excavating the Heart tells the story of a woman who, after getting divorced, marries her ex-husband’s cousin on what could be considered a rebound. It’s a story about rediscovering love, enjoying intimacy, and finding hope for the future. However, after writing and rewriting it so many times, I’ve reached a point where I’m unsure if I’m missing anything or if I’m actually reading what I wrote rather than what I intended to write.
I would really appreciate it if someone could read the story and point out any sections that might not make sense or that need further clarification. The original draft was around 15,000 words, but I decided to wrap it up at 6,800 words. I even submitted it for publication, but then I started second-guessing myself, pulled it back into draft mode, and made some revisions. That’s when I realized I could really use some help.
I'm laughing. There is probably something else I should say. But I don't know what. It's the first time I've asked for editing help here and this story is very different from the only other story I published here. No kinks in it and only one real sex scene.
Excavating the Heart tells the story of a woman who, after getting divorced, marries her ex-husband’s cousin on what could be considered a rebound. It’s a story about rediscovering love, enjoying intimacy, and finding hope for the future. However, after writing and rewriting it so many times, I’ve reached a point where I’m unsure if I’m missing anything or if I’m actually reading what I wrote rather than what I intended to write.
I would really appreciate it if someone could read the story and point out any sections that might not make sense or that need further clarification. The original draft was around 15,000 words, but I decided to wrap it up at 6,800 words. I even submitted it for publication, but then I started second-guessing myself, pulled it back into draft mode, and made some revisions. That’s when I realized I could really use some help.
I'm laughing. There is probably something else I should say. But I don't know what. It's the first time I've asked for editing help here and this story is very different from the only other story I published here. No kinks in it and only one real sex scene.
