I know I said this blog would mainly be on writing, and while I've enjoyed indulging in my own musing, I do wish to say that I'm getting that "itch" again. For a while after the miscarriage, I just didn't feel like writing, and then things started happening with the move. Now I'm bogged down in boxes, but I've got that itch. My brilliant friend who I was counting on for help has gotten too busy to finish reading the novel at this time, so I've got to bare down and get through the editing myself. She did give me 75 pages worth of good notes to get started on. My plan, which of course I can't enact until after the move, is to first read those notes, then reprint the novel, divided by chapters. Then I plan to do a plot sketch on each chapter, to get a better look at the overall plot. I already know the ending is rushed, so the final chapter or two need to get beefed up some. Then, still looking at it chapter by chapter, I will examine the characters and their dialogue. Are they real? Is the dialogue believable? There's a women who pops up near the beginning who I either need to get rid of completely, or tie in later on. Then on to the details! I'm hoping that a chapter-by-chapter break down will make the manuscript more accessible for editing. At least I now have the enthusiasm for the work, now I just need the time...hopefully within the next month or so, once we're settled in...
So that's where I am writing-wise. I'm also plotting the next one some, and working on characters for it...
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can't wait for a copy Olivia!
You should add this to the Courage & Encouragement blog...I would love to see your progress and maybe we could be helpful if you ever get stuck or need a few ideas. Love ya, how's Virginia?
Hey girl, I have to have your e-mail address in order to "invite" you to the blog...e-mail it to me @ jenniferstansel@hotmail.com. I'm ready to read your posts already! Talk to ya soon!
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Girl! I hear you! I have been needing to do that with my novel! We should exchange services when we both get more time.....
Right now my itch is more geared towards photography and painting, but the writing usually strikes up with my summer vacation!
Hey! Good luck with the book AND the move! I totally understand ya on your previous post. I miss the San Louis park and having a place to escape the urban sprawl of sorts that exists in Tallahassee (ha!). I do love where I'm at, but my circle of friends here just aren't as familiar to me as those back home.
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