Insecure Writer’s Support Group – September 2012
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It’s the first Wednesday of the month – so that means it’s time for an Insecure Writer’s Support Group post.
Fresh on the high of having actually completed my first (rough) draft manuscript – I’m feeling pretty confident at this moment. But a couple of months ago? Forget it. I thought I’d never finish and I might as well quit.
What changed? I’ve been working on this manuscript for three years (yes – that’s right, three years and no, it isn’t a Harry Potter size/intricate/detail rich book) but have been unmotivated to even try and finish it for really about six months or more. Then, when my household was preparing for “back to school” mode, I decided I had to finish this thing. With the the encouragement of blogger friends and my husband, I started getting my mind set for the task. Then, last Saturday I spent the day cleaning my bedroom and bathroom. Why? Because I had decided that Monday (Labor Day) was going to be the day – and I didn’t want any excuses (or guilt) for why I shouldn’t devote the day to writing. It worked.
I don’t know how long this “high” will last (having never experienced it before), but I am enjoying it while it lasts!
Thank you to all the encouraging words I have received through the years – it really does make a difference!
Just enjoy the ride! And congratulations again.
Congrats on finishing your first draft! What an awesome accomplishment!!
Congratulations! This is an amazing accomplishment. You should feel very proud of yourself.
Congratulations on finishing!
Thanks for visiting my blog earlier today. Congratulations on finishing your first draft. That's a big step.
Congratulations!! Print it out, take a picture of you kissing it, and that image can be your inspiration in the editing stage. 🙂
Your post really speaks to me. Where you were is where I am now and I need to get where you are now. I'm almost done, but I just haven't been able to push myself over the finishing line.
Congratulations for making it this far.
Lee
Wrote By Rote
First off, thanks for stopping by my little blog the other day!
Congrats on finishing that book! It's a huge accomplishment and you should enjoy the high as long as you can! I understand spending so many years on something and still having the fear of the story itself. I have a series that I've been working on for 10 years (it IS an epic fantasy but that's beside the point). What it boils down to is that i'm afraid of it: the story, the depth, the dark places it has to go.
Thank you for this post! I really found encouragement in it!
Cheers,
Jen
Congratulations! It's quite an achievement to finally finish.
Despite all my attempts at getting out of it, I cleaned the garage on Labor Day. And all I wanted to do was take a nap.