So, I know what I'm going to do to try to get me through this massive road block- I'm going to take a break. Not a big break, but not a small break, either. For the rest of the week and the weekend I'm not going to write at all. Crazy? Probably, but I think I need this breather. Once Monday hits I'm going to start outlining character arcs and maybe even do a little bit of editing on what I've gotten so far. Who knows? I don't, at least not yet. Then, when I feel comfortable sitting in my character's heads again, I'm going to skip a chapter (like I talked about last time) and just progress the story with any changes I may have made in my edits. Let's see how this goes, yeah?
Don't get me wrong, I've been really enjoying writing Sand and Storm. It's been an experience that I wouldn't give up. But as I write I often find myself thinking that this scene, while it's decent, or even good, now, can be better after it's been edited. And I find myself looking forward to that stage. This is especially pleasing for two reasons:
One, it means I'm, even subconsciously, expecting to finish this novel. Which, as I've mentioned before, I've never done. Two, it means I really do like this story. The whole time I consider it a good story, with not just potential but actual substance already. I don't feel myself growing tired of it and it's keeping going at a pretty good pace. This is another thing I've had trouble with in the past and I'm glad it's not giving me trouble right now. Anyway, back to writing, just wanted to update everyone. |
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Me!Samantha Mrozek is the real person who writes about imaginary people using a fake name. She is a nineteen year-old college student currently studying at a small liberal arts college in her home state. She wants to graduate with a degree in Creative Writing. |