Internal Monologue
So, I’m on page 310. 50 or so odd pages to go, maybe less, depending on the story. And the closer I get to that ending, the more neurotic I become. This is a bit of what happened last night.
Me: (opening the file, staring at the screen). You really ought to just start writing, you know. After all, you know what happens next.
Me #2: But what if I don’t get it right? What if it all collides into this big horrible mess and no one in their right mind will want to read it unless they’re under the influence?
Me: Just start typing. You can do this. 
Me #2: Maybe if I get 3 pages, I can watch American Idol. Okay, then (starts writing).
Me: Um, Michelle, you shouldn’t be checking the Internet right now. Focus! Write!
Me #2: Oh, yeah. Bad Michelle! Stop reading blogs. Get OFF the Internet. Let’s see, 1.7 pages written…
Me: You are so pitiful. How can you call yourself an author?
Me #2: Well, if I get this book ending wrong, I WON’T be able to call myself an author any more.
Me: Do I need to bust out the whoopin’ stick? Quit being neurotic and just WRITE the story. 
Me #2: All right, all right…
The end total of pages last night was 4. Not great, but I did get to watch American Idol. Can’t say I was all that surprised that Hayley (sp.?) got voted off. She has a nice voice, but there’s not as much power as the other folks. I still like Blake. He’s one of my favorites.
Tonight’s goal: Reach page 314. And hopefully try not to spaz about it…
Michelle posted in Writing @ 7:21 am | Viewed 2419 times
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
I’m sure the book will be fabulous.
Jordin is my favorite on American Idol.
Rene Says:
We must have been on a similar wavelength last night. I haven’t opened my WIP for so long, I did last night and kept trying to find excuses not to write. Next thing I know I’m at the end of a chapter and ready to fall asleep. I got 5 pages done.
Melissa Says:
Checking the internet while I’m writing is part of my process at work.
Melissa Mc Says:
LOL! Sounds very familiar, Michelle. Good luck reaching page 314 tonight.
Crystal* Says:
OMG! I saw you got FOUR STARS from RT for your book!!!
*dancing*
Way to go, woman! Had to drop by and give a huge CONGRATULATIONS!~
Michelle Says:
Thank you so much, Crystal!
I was glad to have survived RT unscathed. 