I decided the last draft of my novel needed work. The plot went this way, then it made a 180 and headed the other way. Then it zigged off skyward, and then it came back around to dive-bomb southward.
So I started all over again. I’m now around the 95% point. Writing this novel has been a long journey, often very frustrating.
Editing Plans:
It will be important to review the entire manuscript for what I'll call 'plot logic' and 'plot timeline' and 'research holes.' For example, if my timeline starts on a Monday with granny's disappearance, how long can she be trapped underground before she dies from thirst or starvation? How cold is it underground?
One of the most important parts of my review will be the characters . Are they interesting? Likable? Are they authentic? (i.e. flawed, just like all of us).
What are my odds of getting published?
I read an article from some agent saying that yes, there is a bias against older writers getting published for the first time.
Well, drat. I’m gonna finish my novel and try to get an agent anyway. I only have this one life. Writing/publishing a book has been my dream for a very long time.
Stay tuned as I write more about ..uh..writing.
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We're all excited to read your baby! Reading your blog, I'm reminded of Trungpa Rinpoche saying that the path is the goal. Having seen your tremendous patience in this project's creation, I have no doubt that you've realized this. However, I can completely understand one's wish for their art to be officially manifested in a public way. I think if the motivation is right, there's no problem with that. This has become a big part of my practice as a composer and spiritual person. Who is my art for and am I being authentic in its creation? Am I allowing space for creativity to arise, or am I using aggression to "fix" problems?
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