Morose

[pegkerr]

I took a stab at writing the scene at the climax of the book this morning, just for the hell of it.

I'm sorry I tried. This was probably a tactical mistake. Am convinced it sucks rocks. But then, of course, it hardly matters, as I'm convinced that no one will still be reading the book by that point but will have thrown it down in disgust/total boredom, etc.

If I ever finish it.

Hmm. Seem to be suffering a crisis of confidence.

I get these periodically.

Maybe it's just my upset stomach. And the fact that I'm not eating properly.

P.

Comments

[aome.livejournal.com]

Given your obvious talent for crafting a good story, I don't think people are likely to fall asleep reading the new Ice Palace book, once it's finished. But crises of confidences are understandable - even those of us who write small things get that. Perhaps at this point even brief conversational exchanges or scene descriptions would be good - just to write what's in your head, even if you then have to set it aside and say "I'll figure out where this goes later".

Incidentally, out of curiosity, how long did it take you, from the first idea to completion of the manuscript, to write EHR and WS?

I've had the chronic stomach/not eating properly thing too. Ginger tea helps - a slice or two of fresh ginger in 1/2-1 mug full of hot water, steep for a few minutes, and sip. Try not to stress too much over things - yes, I know, easier said than done. But still.

Sending positive vibes your way.

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

It's starting to get hazy, but I think EHR took 2 1/2 years and WS took 4 years.

Of course, I had a baby in the middle of each book, too. That slowed me down.