The End is Near!
This morning there were several fish missing in action. Thankfully they were only hiding, but I’m starting to become paranoid. All the guppies are dead and there is a body I can’t find. I’m wondering if maybe the sick one died first and the other two tried to eat him and thereby poisoned themselves.
Is there a fish CSI, do you think?
Last night, I made a very hard decision about my book. There was one magnificent scene that I absolutely LOVED. The writing was great, the emotion was fabulous, and the hero and heroine were so happy together. Hence the problem. I had successfully shot down the conflict. The only way to fix it was to sacrifice the scene. I tried to tweak it, but ultimately, it had to go. And boy did it hurt to get rid of it. Once I rewrote it and added all the conflict back in, I knew the book was stronger. In fact, once I made the change, I was able to revise up through page 314. The end is near! 
I still have one other fix that I need to make–I had some backstory in there that I was skimming on another read-through. It occurred to me that if I was skimming, someone else would too. Argh. So I’m going to try and condense the information. 
Last night I had to take tickets for the 7th/8th grade football game. Let me tell you, middle school sports are an eye opener. I’m accustomed to watching college football or the NFL. When a middle schooler catches a pass, it’s nothing short of a miracle. 
And when the quarterback yells the play information, sometimes his voice breaks. I felt like a Mama Hen. Aww, look at the widdle boys trying to crush each other. How sweet. 
Michelle posted in Writing @ 6:40 am | Viewed 1301 times
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
Woo Hoo on the revisions, Michelle
The book sounds awesome 
Melissa Says:
I hate it when a beautifully written scene must be axed.
But you’re almost done! Woo hoo!!!!
Tori Says:
Is there a fish CSI, do you think?
Oh, great. Thanks for the visual.:headspin: Now I have this picture in my head of Gil Grissom as an animated (a la Finding Nemo) fish….
Mary Says:
Oh, don’t worry, you’re a fabulous writer and there will be many wonderful scenes to write. I’ve cut a few myself.
Melissa Mc Says:
hugs on the cut, but you’re doing great. You’re almost done. YAY!
Amy K. Says:
Ouch. Hate to cut whole scenes, but I’ve done it more times than I care to admit too. I need to start a special RIP file for such excellent story-ruining scenes.
Good going on the revisions! You’re almost there.
kacey Says:
I agree with Amy. We need to start a file of excellent scenes we’ve had to cut…
Suzanne Says:
Sorry about the scene, Michelle, but yay you on being strong enough to let it go!
Gina Says:
Sorry about the cut, but you’re almost there! The end of your post made me laugh too hard for a woman with bruised ribs!
Danica Says:
Oh yes, keep those deleted scenes in a file, you never know when you might need them.
Fish CSI-did you check to see if it was outside the tank? I gave up on fish when mine kept committing suicide and jumping out.
Steph T. Says:
Awesome on your revisions!! Sounds like you’re thisclose to finishing!!
I did the same thing in the book I’m revising. The h/h were so happy - so I had to go in and ruin their lives.
THey haven’t spoken to me in three days. But I’m going back in to bug them some more today!
Leslie Says:
I know it must have been tough to cut that scene, but wow, look at what it did for you and the story. WTG! That book will fly off the shelves, I bet!!
Leslie
Michelle Says:
Although I haven’t read your work yet, I know it must have been difficult for you to cut the scene. But I guess the sacrifice is worth the beauty of your entire romance novel. After you’ve fixed the problem and polished your work, I’m sure it’s going to be loved by many readers. Good luck!