Now, I realize once I've finished my first draft, that I am still far away from trying to get it published. I have my current list of changes to do that has grown as I've been writing the story to do. Then I need to ignore it for a week and read through it and see what I think needs to be changed at that point. Then I need to give copies to the kind people who are happy to give me feedback about it, read their feedback, and adjust as needed.
However, I have only six chapters left of my first draft! And I am extremely excited!! I got stuck on Chapter 27 yesterday, and was racking my brains in frustration about it. Eventually I sat down and worked it out backwards. I started with the last chapter and wrote down what needed to happen in it, then the one before it, etc. So now I know what needs to happen in Chapter 27, and I also know that I only have six more chapters to write before completing my first draft of my first ever book. And I am super stoked!!!!!
I am also aware that my house is completely trashed as my attention has been focused on writing and not keeping my two youngsters from destroying the place. I have dishes covering the counter by the sink, toys absolutely everywhere, and I really do need to spend some time making the house livable again. I don't mind it being a little messy: I have a four and a three year old, that's to be expected. But right now it's dirty enough that I would feel the need to apologize to anyone stopping by, so I know I need to clean it.
But, but, my book!!!
Sigh. Balancing things is hard...
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