The current manuscript has 81,300 words (good news: Already 2000 words removed).
I think it is realistic that I can on average edit 2000 words per day. That means 12000 words per week. So, the first round of editing should be done in 7 weeks.
Today, I am starting an obedient Grammarly round: I go through the manuscript and firstly correct all the mistakes that Grammarly is able to find.
Then I'll go through the manuscript and go into a more detailed edit.
I have the feeling that I got editing-specific attention deficit. After roughly 90 minutes, I feel my energy is plummeting steeply, and I become more easily to distract. When I read papers or work in my Zettelkasten, my limit is roughly 6–8 hours until I notice the first dip in energy.
If I am externally engaged, like during chopping wood, my mind seems to just accept its fate and the only thing that breaks down is my body. With computer gaming, back when I had time to play them, my limit was roughly 40–48 hours without stimulation.
If I wouldn't be a father, I'd seriously contemplate on just spending a couple of weeks on drugs, if I edit a longer text like a book.
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Today, is the start of the proof-reading phase. Way a head of my secret timeline.
I am a Zettler
The current manuscript has 81,300 words (good news: Already 2000 words removed).
I think it is realistic that I can on average edit 2000 words per day. That means 12000 words per week. So, the first round of editing should be done in 7 weeks.
Today, I am starting an obedient Grammarly round: I go through the manuscript and firstly correct all the mistakes that Grammarly is able to find.
Then I'll go through the manuscript and go into a more detailed edit.
I have the feeling that I got editing-specific attention deficit. After roughly 90 minutes, I feel my energy is plummeting steeply, and I become more easily to distract. When I read papers or work in my Zettelkasten, my limit is roughly 6–8 hours until I notice the first dip in energy.
If I am externally engaged, like during chopping wood, my mind seems to just accept its fate and the only thing that breaks down is my body. With computer gaming, back when I had time to play them, my limit was roughly 40–48 hours without stimulation.
If I wouldn't be a father, I'd seriously contemplate on just spending a couple of weeks on drugs, if I edit a longer text like a book.
I am a Zettler