First Chapter Epiphany

[sethgray]

I have come to the realization of why chapter one was burning my ass so badly. I now know what it needs to work, and the best part is it won't even take anything drastic. Just a little extra added to Regan and Milly's conversation.

I believe the reason this little brain-blast occurred to me is because I'm a little more in editing mode this week. I printed off the first five chapters just a few minutes ago with the intent to go through with a pencil and tighten up the language, so I guess just putting myself in a different mindset made me see what wasn't working. Sometimes that's all it takes, thankfully. A major rewrite won't be necessary--at this point, anyway.

Can't let myself get so far into editing that I kill the muse for this week, though. I still need to whip up my side story. But I don't think that will be a problem, since I need to make some editing decisions on how I'm going to do the side stories from here on anyway. Everything will work itself out, I just have to stay on track and stay positive. Pushing oneself too far can kill the inpsiration. Forcing out the words works for some people, but not for me. So stay on track, but don't be afraid to fold up the map and just wing it sometimes.

Comments

[charisstoma.livejournal.com]

You're doing very well with the quality and quanity of output, I think.
Many authors can't post at this rate and not have quality suffer.
*pampering of the muse*

[jupiterrhode.livejournal.com]

Lol, my muse thanks you for the pampering.

Yay

[fan-tasylov-er.livejournal.com]

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY Good it is always wonderful when you click on something

Re: Yay

[jupiterrhode.livejournal.com]

For sure!

[fan-tasylov-er.livejournal.com]

Ha Your Muse must be rubbing off on mine was able to do some painting for the first time in months

Thanks :D

[jupiterrhode.livejournal.com]

Lol, well I'm not sure you need to thank me for anything, but I'm glad your muse is picking up!