Another Round

I finished another round of revisions in order to have a draft for my later beta readers. In this version, which is still rough around the edges and missing one scene, I strengthened the story line of the hero.

One of the critiques of an early beta reader was that the story made a promise to the reader at the start which was never carried out by the end. I’ve revised that so that hopefully the reader will see how the story promise has been delivered. (Vague, I know, but I don’t want to get too much more specific.)

While working on revisions, I’ve simultaneously been working on the second book, but I’m now now sure. Should I keep working on book two or should I “refresh the palette” with some work on another book?

I suppose I’ll follow my inspiration; if I continue to go strong on book two, I will. But sometimes it does help me to take a break between projects and work on something completely different.

Does anyone else do that?