tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post3155015470970288853..comments2023-10-20T09:04:45.829+01:00Comments on My New Notebook: On and on...Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14103529618681254875noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-51693845729393662752010-03-04T15:11:27.438+00:002010-03-04T15:11:27.438+00:00CJ - it is exciting but also very scary. But then ...CJ - it is exciting but also very scary. But then I know I'm no good at letting go...kids or work!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103529618681254875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-60461781398396208182010-03-04T14:40:52.025+00:002010-03-04T14:40:52.025+00:00But don't you think it's really exciting? ...But don't you think it's really exciting? You're doing so well with it. I'm looking forward to researching agents and need some advice about publishers too. But I'm not far off the editing now. About 10-15k words I'd say. Am hoping to have it finished before we start lambing at the end of March.<br /><br />CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-46376779013095794642010-03-04T10:11:48.009+00:002010-03-04T10:11:48.009+00:00Yes Sue, why do we put ourselves through the agony...Yes Sue, why do we put ourselves through the agony?Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103529618681254875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-16925200809381357432010-03-04T10:10:27.552+00:002010-03-04T10:10:27.552+00:00It's such a fraught time in the process, I thi...It's such a fraught time in the process, I think. When I first get notes about what needs revising -- and there's always loads -- my immediate reaction is "I'm rubbish. I can't do this. I'll never be any good." But once I tuck into it, I enjoy it and start to feel better. Then once it's sent out, I start to feel rubbish again. Isn't this fun?Sue Guineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13556228394020314560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-1663275221220860892010-03-04T08:25:48.324+00:002010-03-04T08:25:48.324+00:00Helen - I've got until the end of the month to...Helen - I've got until the end of the month to get this sorted then it goes back to Caroline for her final edit. I have to be very thorough. :)<br /><br />Paul - yes!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103529618681254875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-88341354155773193512010-03-04T01:25:23.200+00:002010-03-04T01:25:23.200+00:00All that anguish and self doubt -- yep, you're...All that anguish and self doubt -- yep, you're a writer!Paulhttp://www.paullamb.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-91656618604950942962010-03-03T21:45:00.765+00:002010-03-03T21:45:00.765+00:00I'm just ploughing through what I hope is the ...I'm just ploughing through what I hope is the final edit of mine now, and I know how you feel. But, like Queenie said, you just need to write through it and keep going. It's the only way xHelenMWaltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182100572365505905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-42062049589360073832010-03-03T19:47:59.037+00:002010-03-03T19:47:59.037+00:00Queenie - I still believe in my story, but I'v...Queenie - I still believe in my story, but I've lost belief in my writing skills. I know something's missing, the writing needs to be pulled to a higher level, but I just can't get my head around how to do it. Hopefully I'll wake up tomorrow and all will suddenly become clear :)<br /><br />Heather- You have to get those last chapters finished. Reaching the end is so satisfying, even if it means the hard work of editing is just starting.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103529618681254875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-49571949008229954192010-03-03T18:42:51.375+00:002010-03-03T18:42:51.375+00:00I think this fear is the main reason my last few c...I think this fear is the main reason my last few chapter remain unfinished.Not From Laplandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17165208811776097332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-9800785560557894012010-03-03T18:42:50.192+00:002010-03-03T18:42:50.192+00:00I fell out of love with my book, last year, for se...I fell out of love with my book, last year, for several months. It was a horrible patch but the only thing I could do was keep writing through it (including taking breaks from the book when necessary, e.g. at the end of drafts, and writing other bits and pieces at times when I really couldn't face working on it). I was lucky to have my mentor's support through this stage - I'm not sure I'd have kept going otherwise - and I know you've got similar support of excellent quality. Writing IS like pulling teeth, at times. I have NO idea why we do it! Hang in there; keep going; the wheel will turn, and you'll fall in love with your WIP all over again. I did, so you can.Queeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06988379866736219329noreply@blogger.com