Keeping a journal has never been one of my strongest pursuits. I find it boring talking about myself for an extended period. This year, I wrote blog entries telling the tales about the things I’ve encountered along my writing road. On this writer’s journey, I’ve run into bumps, got stuck in ditches, and sometimes the scenery becomes tedious. The repetition of editing can become monotonous. Computer glitches can become obstacles along the path as tiresome as construction zones. It can leave a person stuck in technical traffic for hours. The best solution to such problems is sometimes to drive a different route. Please fasten your seat belts and prepare for this new stage on my writing journey. Therefore, I titled this post Entry 313: Trying to Catch Some Time.
Remember, editing is an important part of the writing process. Editing is where the artistry takes place. It’s where a writer thinks with their head to catch mistakes. Editing is the sweet spot where the delete button comes in handy. It’s where the creator decides which words belong to the reader and which ones remain with them.
My morning pages and Entry 313: Trying to Catch Some Time
Today’s word count is 2068. I have six chapters finished and am ready to start on number 7. The story is coming together. This first draft will change during the rewrite and editing process, but at least it has moved from my mind to the computer screen. I feel good about the effort.
What I am currently reading and Entry 313: Trying to Catch Some Time
Still trying to catch some time to start a new book. Maybe I will start Lilac Girls tomorrow.
The music I selected today and Entry 313: Trying to Catch Some Time
I put a 10,000 Maniacs CD on this morning. Natalie Merchant has a powerful voice. She joined this college band when she was 17.
The stuff going on in my life at the moment and Entry 313: Trying to Catch Some Time
(This is the part that might get boring. You can skip it if you want.)
Rooster and I worked this morning. We took the afternoon off and drove down to Indianapolis to play. It is nice to have a free day. It snowed hard on our drive home. It looks like winter is here.
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Entry 339: My Brain Needed a Rest
Keeping a journal has never been one of my strongest pursuits. I find it boring talking about myself for an extended period. This year, I wrote blog entries telling the tales about the things I’ve encountered along my writing road. On this writer’s journey, I’ve run into bumps and got stuck in ditches, and sometimes…
Snow, wow. Well, I guess we’ve had snow in the mountains around here. Still, it seems surprising. And you were on motorcycles. I’m glad you’re making good progress on the novel-in-a-month. I have been writing, too.
We did get much.