So far today… No editing, but I ironed out in my mind more of the Fireman’s Girl plot beats, so I captured that. The story now makes more sense and it is fairly apparent how characters learn what they learn and go from beat to beat. The motivations are also clearer and the conflicts are better defined. Plus, I found a reason to write about Singapore, something I wanted to do forever.
And, came up with a new title for a novella potential for ONC to work on next year. Also a more real way for it to unfold with a little different path for the main character to take in a child-parent conflict. It makes more sense now.
I’m redoing my list of terminology for the world of Alterra. I need to make changes and more to it.
Some things I am keeping while the others I am getting rid of since it doesn’t fit into my story’s world.
Then later I’ll finish up part 1 of chapter 4.
I’ve finally made a decision about chapter 5. I am going to do the chapter and all six parts. There is no need to be so impatient.
I’ll try not to overdo it. Neck, back, and shoulder aches are annoying as hell.
Also, finished chapter 2 over the lunch break and touched up on chapter 1. Because being obsessed with chapter 1 is a disease without a cure… now, if I only could finish the editing, then I can start chapter 3.
(Groans) I have wasted my time on designing trilogy-like covers for the first 2 books of LW instead of editing. Lol. But yeah, yardwork and hospital trips take away pretty much all the time I have after work. But I have sprayed the whole garden for weeds yesterday, so that’s one hated chore done for a good few weeks. I hate spraying because I always worry I would hit one of my beloved flowers. And I can’t not do it, because stupid grass just grows through a foot of mulch. And, yeah, the dandelions. Endless amounts of dandelions. At least I have new neighbors now who take a good care of their yard. The house stood empty/was rental for a few years, and omg, they were so lazy about the grass and dandelions… argh.
Wanna come help me with my garden?
It’s either raining or I’m busy and so I still haven’t cleaned up my strawberries and they’re already blooming while overcrowded by mint that grows like a freaking weed. Seriously, mint is indestructible.
So I guess this will be a very poor strawberry harvest.
Writing-wise, I’m tempted to work on editing the fanfic I finished during nano so I can post it and get it over with, and I’m holding myself back because I wanted to make more progress with this draft.
But I don’t know. I might give in.
Can I work on two projects at the same time? I tried it once. I had good results but only in one project, not both.
I am with you on the mint. I have it overgrowing from my woodland portion of the bed into the rose-peony-and-stuff bed and I am regretting the day I planted it for almost 10 years now.
Usually, I do okay editing one story while drafting another, and find it a good split.
Also, I am kinda spinning out rn, because the school contacted us telling us our kid was nominated for an award, and to come to a ceremony, but seeing our kid was in the hospital for the last 4 months with severe social anxiety among other things and is being transferred to another school with more support for mental health, I have no idea what the right thing is.
I hate being tired while I am trying to write.
Is this a sign telling me to take a short break from screen?
Like my eyes feel a bit heavy and I don’t like it.
Got an advice from the psychiatric team and basically just asked her if she wants to go to a ceremony or have the award mailed. She said mailed, so it seemed to go Okay. Fingers crossed. Just wish she actually believed that she has an undeniable spark…
I’ve said several times that I write smut scenes and fall asleep writing them, since they are written almost in a trancelike state. it is possible to write like that. I don’t find it works for scenes that I really have to think about or have my wits about me for.
I rather not write a story while I am tired/sleepy. I really want to wide awake.
Sometimes the screen can be weary on my eyes. Either that or I got the itis from eating food.
What specifically came across as too young? Try to just touch up. Is he too sunny or too silky? Too polite? Too people-pleasing? Or is his diction too simple? Is he not interested in stuff that a 16 yo is expected to be interested in?
