My Muse Has Returned
After so long a time without writing, I finally was able to get 1500 words out tonight. And for a first draft, the work wasn't bad. I feel pretty good about that. Now I just need to make sure I keep writing every day, and perhaps I can actually finish a novel in a timely fashion.
The fact that I worked on Coven of the Tiger instead of Coven of the Worm doesn't faze me ... much. I mean, at least I wrote something, and it does take place in the same world after all.
Lately I've wanted to write another short, since I've only written three (not counting Sanctuary of the Mind) and would like to have more for the market--hoping to improve my chances of getting at least one published. But I've been struggling to come up with ideas for a new one and my brain just doesn't seem to want to do it right now. This makes the work I did tonight that much more rewarding.
The fact that I worked on Coven of the Tiger instead of Coven of the Worm doesn't faze me ... much. I mean, at least I wrote something, and it does take place in the same world after all.
Lately I've wanted to write another short, since I've only written three (not counting Sanctuary of the Mind) and would like to have more for the market--hoping to improve my chances of getting at least one published. But I've been struggling to come up with ideas for a new one and my brain just doesn't seem to want to do it right now. This makes the work I did tonight that much more rewarding.
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Congrats! Sometimes we need a break and sometimes it's all about BIC (butt in chair). Although Seventy Days of Sweat started today, it may not be too late to sign up. Sometimes participating in a writing challenge helps by making you feel more accountable.
Or so I'm hoping. Thomma and I are signed up, so come over to the Dark Side! :-)
Not too late? Hmm... I'm reluctant, because it would be worse if I'm obligated and still fail to produce. Well, I've got my fingers crossed. And here's more good luck for both you and Thomma (from my stockpile of four-leaf clovers that I stole from a leprechaun)!
Thanks for the encouragement, Bunnygirl.
What's important is you wrote.
Glad to know the Muse came back.
Thank you, Leah. Me too.
Yay, I'm glad you churned out some words! I know how good it feels to get some writing done after a dry spell. Keep on keepin' on, my friend!
I finished the second draft of my short story this afternoon, and now I'm getting ready to dig into heavy-duty revisions of the rough draft I wrote for the first round of Sweat. And then come November, I'm NaNo-ing, except I still don't know which idea I'm going to run with -- ACK! I'd better get to deciding!
That would be cool if you wanted to join Bunnygirl and me in Seventy Days of Sweat! It was Sweat which kicked my butt out of that awful writing slump in which I'd spent most of the Spring.
Good luck with your writing! And I'll get to that book review meme -- I've been juggling a lot lately, but hopefully I'm starting to calm down. :)
Thanks, Thomma. One thing's for sure: If I can't finish a book in enough time, I won't be any good to publishers.
Michael, I answered your question about my book on my blog, but in case you don't get back there, here's the link to my lulu store: http://stores.lulu.com/uhamp
I hope your writing has been going well since your last update. Remember that we have to be willing to write, even if it's bad. Bad can be edited, but a blank page can't!
Absolutely right, Bunnygirl. And thank you!
Congrats - it feels good, doesn't it?
Yes it does, Allie. Very good. :)
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