Back in the Saddle Again…
So, it’s back to book #3 now. I’ve been working on revisions for book #2 so long, it was hard to get my head back in the story. It’s almost easier to write when you’re in the same book every day with the same characters. I tried to pick up where I left off and couldn’t get into it. Turned out I had made a wrong turn in the storyline and I had to find out where things unraveled. (You know you’ve made a wrong turn when sheep suddenly appear in the book. If you have nothing else to do but talk about sheep, there are clearly problems.) :loser:
Instead of making forward progress tonight, I deleted around 7 pages. Ouch. On the bright side, I think I fixed the problem (no sheep). Hopefully tomorrow will be better. My self-imposed deadline for this book is March 31st and I’m on page 96 now. The actual deadline is May 31st, but if I finish it earlier, I’ll have 2 months to work on revisions and line edits. Also, my copy edits for book #2 will likely arrive in March, just in time to interrupt my brain.
After 4 and a half books, I’m finally starting to get a sense of my own writing process. I need a loose outline to plan out what’s going to happen. When I revise, I’ve been known to delete massive amounts and add massive amounts. Then the editing process is kind of fun. I actually like that part because I don’t have to be so immersed.
I’m still excited about my cover. I believe I’ve stared at it around 736 times today. Each step in this process makes it a little more real.
Michelle posted in Writing @ 10:34 pm | Viewed 1716 times
Melissa Mc Says:
Good luck with the new book, Michelle! Revising is my favorite part. That’s where things really fall together for me. The actual writing, not so much.
Glad you’re enjoying your cover! You’ll hit 1500 stares by Friday:D
Missie Says:
Your cover is scrump-dilly-icious!
I promise that I would totally pick up this book even if I didn’t know you, just by the cover alone.
Can’t wait to read it!
beth Says:
What’s wrong with sheep?
Glad you’re making progress on the new one though, fingers crossed you hit your self-imposed deadline with ease!
Kelly Says:
I LOVE the cover!! And how awesome to see your name in big print like that!
Too funny about the sheep - I’ll keep that in mind.
Steph T. Says:
Your cover is beautiful!!!! YAY!!!!
Melissa Says:
It’s amazing how our writing process starts to gel after the first book. Glad you’re getting the hang of it!
Tori Lennox Says:
I suspect Suzanne would think your sheep added to the book, not detracted. *g*
Nicole Reising Says:
Oh I love the cover Michelle! And I am just starting to understand what you mean about ‘finding your own writing process’. I was just thinking about that the other day with regards to myself. It is nice to get a sense of it. You can better prepare yourself.
And I’m glad you took care of the ’sheep’ problem!
Cole