I cycle through these periods where one month, I'm writing maniacally, churning out 10,000 words every week, and then the next month, I can barely even stand the sight of my WIP. The same goes for revisions. When I'm up, I'm up and I might edit 10 chapters in one sitting, but when I'm going through one of my bad spells, I can't even force myself to get through a few pages.
Sadly enough, the most recent bad spell has been dragging on for two months. I am completely ashamed of myself for slogging through at such a slow pace. Instead of focusing on PPP, I've been lazy, lethargic. I've been wasting time on unproductive things and on people who, it turns out, couldn't even care less about me.
I've been so inspired by all of you doing NaNoWriMo that I am officially getting back on track this weekend. I'm going to sit down with my WIP and re-read the entire thing, marking it up as I go. I've already highlighted several passages/story arcs that need to be completely rewritten, but my zeal is back and I'm not fazed by how much work it might turn out to be.
2011 is drawing to a close and I need to get this done now, while my motivation has made a comeback. I'll report back on my progress!
Coldplay is dominating my writing/revising playlist of late. I love this new song and the video is chock-full of awesome. Check it out and good luck with your projects! Onward!
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YAY!!! I'm behind you 100%. Or if someone shadowing you makes you nervouse, then I'll walk in front. Or maybe on the side?
You get the point. I'm with you! :)
You show that dry spell who's boss!
I've been editing a project on and off for so long, I'm sick of the sight of it. But at the same time, switching back and forth so often makes it hard for me to get into my wip.
This month is all about the wip. I'm totally ignoring the revisions and just enjoying the drafting rush. It's a nice change of pace.
Good luck!
Ah, your creative process sounds just. like. mine!!
Good luck to you!
Yay! Have fun with the revisions--I love marking up my WIP's. If only I had a fairy to get it all into my computer. Or an elf.
You Better BRING it! (I feel like one of those cheesy cheerleaders for saying that. Ha!) And I'm in the revision trenches too, so I understand. Good luck with everything!
You can do it, Julie!
Don: Yay, walking buddies! But you walk in front. I've already told too many people about the thing going at your blog that I'm not supposed to talk about and I don't want you killing me to keep me quiet.
Sophia: Will do!!! (Or will try, at least)
Tere: That's a great way to keep yourself interested! I've been trying to decide whether I should start a new WIP so that when I go back to this revising, it'll seem fresher. Maybe I'll give it a try!
Marisa: Thank you! Good luck to you, too :)
Stephanie: I know... an editing elf would be REALLY helpful right about now.
NiaRaie: We can be cheesy cheerleaders together! Thanks so much. See you in the revision trenches!!
Alex: Thanks! I'm going to try :)
Boy, do I understand. I go through something very similar. Hang in there!
Good song!
Kathi: Thanks! You hang in there, too! Maybe we can stay motivated through the holidays - that'd be nice.
I love listening to Coldplay when I'm writing.
I have dry spells, too. It makes me feel icky and unproductive, but it's normal.
Good luck with your revisions.
Medeia: Thanks! Good luck with your revisions, too! And Coldplay's a great writing soundtrack. Their new album is terrific.
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