I need a new tag or category or something: writers is nuts.
Two weeks ago, I finished the beta draft of the novel. For values of finished = I couldn't stand the thought of the manuscript. In an example of avoidance excellence, I was getting to the point where, if anyone said "novel" in my presence, I would develop a bone-crushing weariness and a deep and abiding compulsion to nap, there and then. So, finished.
And now? I have the first comments back from one of the beta-readers.
And suddenly I am itching to work on the novel again, even though I know if I start before I have all the comments back I'll only have to go over old territory yet one more time.
Like I said, writers is nuts.
In other news, the short story? Still not finished. But close! Oh, so close.1
- I hope. [↩]
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HA HA! (don'tshootme!)
heh. you are a marked woman
well, you're fine now. but just wait until i wade into the revisions. then you're in trouble. the bitching you'll have to listen to!
Do your worst, but remember, one day I'll make YOU read a novel of mine. FEAR YE ALL AND REPENT.
Correct…we is nuts.
ThatS great, what an emotional rollercoaster it sounds like!
I HAVE YET TO ENDURE
My little one slows reading down but I'm close
Hi Becky, hope I haven't spoilered anything for you!
Gah. Must get back to manuscript and read this weekend- and more importantly, write in-depth and insightful analysis!
yes, yes, insight! i want insights!