Keep Calm And Carry On Crafting
This morning, I rose at dawn, pulled on my fluffy pink slippers, and traipsed downstairs. It was a hazy- Earl-Grey-London-kind-of-morning, the small town on the horizon still drowsy with sleep. Even the hound lay snoring, comfortably burrowed in his paw-print blanket. What was I doing up so early? Well, dear friends, its like this...I had committed to a duel, pens at the ready - versus a particularly feisty chapter. You may have one of your own, it's the type that doesn't let you sleep, the one that drifts in when you are mid-conversation with friends or family, vying for your attention despite your best attempts to let it lie for awhile. It's that chapter that, no matter how many times you re-read it, could always do with a 're-work.' For me, it's my Chapter 19, like, version 1.8. Here's the thing, -it's a crucial chapter, methinks, -a turning point for my beautifully-flawed-well-rounded MC, -thus, I must do it justice.
How about you? How's your crafting progressing?
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A/N: I should tell you that, I like to build myself up for challenges, and I do enjoy climbing mountains, swimming rivers, and flying Ninja style aka Crouching Tiger in the evenings,...you know, because these are all just warm-up exercises compared to writing a book right? Happy Monday All!
Comments
Meredith, I HAD to have it for my post today! I'm sure you'll craft a lovely butterfly like this one.
Bish, good to hear. I'm finding my own revisions taking longer than anticipated. The good thing, sometimes I find myself laughing at my own work. In a nice way. ;-)
Carol, good luck with your pesky one too. Am sure you'll shine through in the end dear lady! We have a toast under your sun umbrella! ;-)
My revising is going okay... I have no idea how to fix the beginning of my book but... you know. Crap happens.
Good luck with the next thousand revisions. I know all to well how that works.
I'm to the point where I feel that prescription drugs are all that can help me move forward. Right now it all looks like a big pile of words. I need clarity!
Hope you managed to "slay" your chapter problems!
Danette, sometimes I ignore the perfectionist. Flaws are so much more... compelling?
Jen, thanks Hun! Always great to hear I'm not alone on this one. ;-)
Pat, cheers! I think I could well understand that, sometimes a good few martinis gets me going. Good luck with your writing!
Melissa M, I just slayed the beast of a chapter, well its probably still got life in it yet but right now I've been through once today so am downing pens. ;-)
Talli, went well, still a little tweaking but for today thats it! I've already thrown down some Katy Perry and Snoop Dog in a celebratory dance around the room!
Good luck with chapter 19 today! I Look forward to hearing how you conquered it!
Bethany, it seems to be a hit today!;-)
Colene, oh the mornings here a nice and quietish- aside from the chirpy birds. I've made a dent in the chapter, its now v1.9 and I've moved onto the next chapter, thank goodness!
Shallee, good point, first drafts are a good time to experiment a little. Good luck with your new book!! ;-) I can't wait to move to my next project.
Christina, Its London fashion week here, so I wanted to do a semi fashion post, think it worked? Love this craft! ;-)
Mya, you're THE best cheerleader! Thank you dear. ;-)
As to the crafting process... Yesterday I turned to my critique partner and yelled, "Help!" And she helped. Really, all she did was draw an arc with some lines on it and asked me questions, but it put it back into baby steps and made it so much more approachable. The good news? I wrote all day today. :)
Good luck to you!
.............dhole
I've been there - the point in the book when the story and characters will not let you go. It's a good obsession. Good luck!