You know that feeling you get after finishing a really great scene? Going through a round of edits, and making some fantastic changes? Finding out things about your characters you didn't previously know?
I. LOVE. IT.
I just edited a third of my book. Today. A THIRD. And when I say 'edited,' I mean, 'maybe-two-paragraphs-from-chapter-two-stayed-the-same.'
Yeah. Talk about tiring.
But if I didn't have church in the morning, I can guarantee you I'd still be working on it. I'd still be editing. Why? Because it's freakin' amazing!
I love that feeling. I crave that feeling. This is why I started writing in the first place--to feel that accomplishment and excitement. To discover stories, not write them.
(Don't worry, most of my editing is not like my experience with chapter two. But it's definitely been a long haul.)
Don't forget why you started writing!
♥tg
YESSSS! Awesome motivational post :) I might read this just to feed off your energy next time I need a writing pick-me-up.
ReplyDeleteAwww, I love your excitement. It's palpable :)
ReplyDeleteAnd we totally need to be friends on Nanowrimo. Look me up (Writtled) :)
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