Ugh! I got sick last Saturday and I'm still sick! I have gotten absolutely nowhere with my book or with any of my writing. My self-imposed deadline of starting to query by November 1st is beginning to look a bit tight.
I did manage to print my novel today, in preparation for my final read-through and polish. Now that my cough has quietened down, I'll be able to read it aloud. My husband offered to read it for me (what a nice guy!), but I need to read it with my red pen at the ready, and it would be too cumbersome to pass the manuscript back and forth while he reads. Besides, my perpetually upset stomach probably would not let me read under optimal conditions.
The semi-finished novel is 92,000 words. I can't think of anything else I want to do with it. It really feels done, except for the tweaks I will undoubtedly make following this read-through. I've begun thinking about the next book in the series, but I'm not ready to start writing. I have my Neo loaded with some potential projects, such as my second fairy-tale retelling (an action-packed Snow White), my Christian thriller and my Hollywood romance.
We'll see what lights my fire.
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Feel better! I'm like you in that I have several ideas and projects buzzing around in my brain. Good luck on choosing one and polishing up this one!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I have enough fiction projects to keep me busy for the next ten years. Of course, during that timeframe, I'll think of other stuff as well!
ReplyDeleteLet's not forget Starcaster and Forging sequels - just because a publisher isn't lined up YET, doesn't mean the sequels can be ready to read for the fan base!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lisa! Believe me, as soon as I snare an agent for either one, I'll be working on the sequel!
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