No Problem!
Okay, I have a great excuse for procrastinating. :)
Is it because I have workshop notes to finish putting together? Sorta
Is it because I still don't have a good story idea? Sorta--but better
Is it because--okay this is stupid.
It's because I checked out No Plot? No Problem! from the library today and I believe Chris when he says it's dangerous to plan too much, and if you start the week before November 1st, that's probably best.
Surely Chris would not lead me astray! :)
The other thing is I have some curious and interesting people banging around in my head. A couple of them won't leave me alone, so I have a feeling they have something to say. If I can just finish my revision on Cousins (which is "due" in someone else's mailbox on the 1st) I can give these people some undivided attention and let them come to life. I think they have stories to tell. I'm chipping away at the revision plan, and see no reason why I shouldn't finish on time.
So I'm feeling less stressed, and my muse always seems happier when it's not under pressure. I'm anxious to finish Chris Baty's book. It's only 50,000 words long. :)
posted by Carolyn at 9:35 PM
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lol -- So Chris says "wait." That makes sense. Because, if you're like me, I start getting psyched up for it (just to get myself talked into doing NaNo, you understand) and then can't *not* write stuff that pops into my head. If I wait, it disappears, or else I lose momentum and throw in the towel before the fight has even begun! Just go with the flow; there's nothing else any of us can really do, is there? Seriously -- is there? Inquiring minds wanna know! lol C U L8R :^)
Seriously it's the best thing you can do. Most of the time. Especially when it comes to creating.
I think if I didn't force myself to finish a revision, I'd never do it, so there are times when the flow is going the wrong direction for me and I have to buck it. But that isn't the drafting phase.
At any rate, right now I'm glad to see you enjoying the process again. It's inspiring me.
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