< bri fitzgerald >

@Cinilla Glad to hear, and oh yeah, real life is definitely notorious for my procrastination when it comes down to writing. 
          	  
          	  Well it's definitely a very well edited draft, that's for sure. Drafts are difficult for me; I always find myself going back and editing them constantly. It's always right when I'm actually getting somewhere that I decide to make a huge U-turn because I can't control my writer's itch (at least that's what I call it, haha). I can only imagine putting my writing out there for readers to see when I know for a fact it hasn't reached its full potential yet, so I understand you're coming from. And for your story currently being just a draft, it's met all of my expectations for an actual published book, nonetheless a rough draft in general. I'm sure there are things you'd like to adjust to make it its best, but let me assure you before going on, right now it's been completely outstanding. 
          	  
          	  There are very many talented writers here, and I will say you fall under that list (your work blows away the entire Hot section of Historical Fiction). I love myself a fresh set of eyes too (that sounds weirder reading it off the computer screen than it does in my head), it's great insight that's for sure. And thank you very much, I look forward to finishing you story and going on to the next. 
          	  
          	  I would love to see what else you got in your sleeve, thanks, I never turn down a reccommended book haha.I know, I feel your pain! I've been away from Wattpad recently myself, between mountains of laundry and too many plans that don't involve sleep haha.

@oureyeswideopen  Thank you so much, and while I am slow to update, never fear, I shall finish. Like most people, real life has a way of stealing time from more pleasant occupations like writing.
          	  
          	  This is sort of a well edited draft. I have extensive notes for the big revision, and plan to reorder some scenes, trim and tighten severely (I'm sure you've noticed this is a fat, gaseous version ;), strengthen the structure, and clarify the stakes for Claudius and his story goal.
          	  
          	  I constantly edit, and in some cases rewrite, ongoing chapters when I feel the motivation or Claudius' actions become 'off'. I know most people chose to get the first draft down in its entirety then revise (which is probably best), but as I didn't have a complete draft before starting to post, leaving something up that I'm not happy with bugs me too much. I want readers to see the best I can do at the moment, though of course the huge 'pull apart and reorganize' must wait.
          	  
          	  Over time I've met a great bunch of talented writers here from all corners of the planet. It seems the serious writers eventually find each other and create a mutually beneficial critique circle. Having so many fresh eyes on a story is fabulous, and I've used many of the insights to improve the ms. 
          	  
          	  I look forward to seeing your work, and will send more book suggestions when I have a moment. I'll be away from Wattpad for the next fews days putting the garden to bed before the big cold hits, and cleaning the out the basement—ugh!