It takes a brave writer to admit when something cannot be saved. Good on you, Jess.
Dorothy, it sounds like you have a well laid out plan. Keep going. You will get there. Worst case scenario, they can't publish the book without you.
Lisa, what is the word count and why does it make you worry?
FM, my editor had to tear my book from my hands, and I curse her when someone finds a typo. I could revise forever. He said work is never complete, only abandoned.
By the end of the day tomorrow, I will be over the hump of my writing challenge and more than halfway to completion. If I dare to be so bold, it is getting a wee bit easier. I noticed a crack to my plan, however. Editing is slow, and articles have to be accepted by the due date to get the bonus, which is next Saturday. I started on Friday and nothing has been edited yet. I have a feeling I am going to get screwed on this deal.
But, if I fulfill my part, even getting screwed by slow editing, I may have the attention of the CEO who might put my name on a list for other special projects.
Yes, folks, I am kissing up. In reality, it might be the writing challenge. A few weeks ago I applied for a job I didn't really want because it required a 2,000 word essay.