Everyone that has been checking in on my blog these days
will know that I have been in a pretty terrible mood. I have been really down
and just depressed really. Well, that is just the state of mind I was in when I
wrote my first book. I used writing to uplift my mood and when I got up this
morning, I wanted to start the re-writes on my second book.
It was a lot easier for me to fall back into the writing process
and to connect with the characters. I don’t know why there was a sudden shift
in this mental/writers block thing that I have had for the past few months.
Whatever made my character change their mind and come out and play again, I am
grateful.
The first step I took was deleting three chapters that were
not making the story exciting and it was making the story drag on a bit. Now I
just have to keep up the progress. I guess eating breakfast everyday this week
has definitely helped.
What is up or new with you?
I'm glad your out of your writer's block. I have writer's anxiety today. I think I'm going to have to rewrite my whole WIP and can't decide if I should finish it before rewriting.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I've got a ton of work to do. Must run errands and take care of kids first. And laundry. Must water the garden (100 degrees today). Eventually, I will write today. :)
ReplyDeleteBeth - That sounds really tough. Good Luck.
ReplyDeleteTonja - Wow, you have a lot on your hands. I wish you the best.
I find being slightly depressed helps me write too. If I'm too happy I can't write a thing! Wishing you lots of productivity :-)
ReplyDeleteI am glad that your characters are cooperating. I am having a hard time making mine do so. Which is troubling, since I am writing about my life right now (well, a fictionalized version of things that happened to me anyway).
ReplyDeleteYay for your characters coming out to play! Best wishes on your revisions -- may they be quick and easy. :-)
ReplyDeleteI had that issue in my first book two. I couldn't write a word and it turned out I needed to delete some chapters and get back on track. Best of luck!
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Annalisa - Thank you so much! It is kind of weird how our mood can influence our writing hah?
ReplyDeletemmshaunakelley - Well, at least you kind of know how things have to turn out, but I bet you just have to show those characters whose boss. Good - luck with the writing.
Lexa - Thank you! It is really kind of you.
Heather - Thanks! I know I can get things done. I just have to sit down and actually do them.
Murees - so happy they are back in your graces! Whether it be breakfast or not it's a great feeling to know they still adore you! Have faith and carry on.
ReplyDeleteNancy - Thank you so much, Nancy. I am just really relieved right now.
ReplyDeleteYay! It sounds like you're back on track! Go girl!
ReplyDeleteMichelle - Hopefully forever, but yes, my characters are coming out to play. Thank you for the encouragement.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it's lifting for you! I'm crabby when I don't get enough writing done, such as right now. But I'm going to catch up! I WILL! Good luck on the character continuing to talk to you.
ReplyDeleteShannon - Thank you! I hope that your writing will keep going well. I know you can do it.
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