Clearing your head.

Artwork by Kaitlyn McCane

It's amazing how you can clear your mind. When this happens strange things occur. Last night, I thought of my WiP. Okay that is nothing new--I think about it all the time. I have been having issues with my beginning and I think I figured how to set up the first five chapters. Yes, I came up with how to incorporate some ideas I have been thinking of with some existing chapters. Thank you CPs.

Now, I have another book planned for these lovely MCs and I've now thought of switching some ideas from  book two with ideas in book one and vice versa. I guess this is why I should have outlined before hand, right? This of course would require re-writes which I'm okay with. I'm coming to terms with me being a slow writer, and I must realize I'm learning these things will happen. As you know, I'm not good with patience but I'm getting there.

I'm going to try to outline (a loose one) in my WiP #3--we will see how that goes.

Has this happened to you?

Any solutions on how to go from here? Probably outline, right?

Any good plans this weekend?

Have a great weekend!! Sorry I'm behind on my comments, I will get there. To Lisa and Laura--I made it. Thanks for the force.

Ah ha moments

Between yesterday and today I have had a few "Ah Ha" moments which I am very excited about.

1) I finally figured out how to resolve some plot issues in my story. There were some things that were not making sense or needed more description. Some of these issues are pretty crucial so I am excited to write them in. I am also toying with another plot twist--we will see. I guess I should finish writing it first.

2) I was having heaps amount of trouble trying to re-name a character in my story and finally I came up with one I think will stick. I think trying to name a character is hard enough let alone trying to re-name one.

3) I came up with an idea for my first chapter --I know do not revise yet--but it came to me and I have to re-write it. I know now what I want to do to make it better.

How do you stop yourself from trying to revise your manuscript before your finished?

4) I know I said a few but this moment was not so much a "ah ha" moment for my story more of a I really need to dress up this blog and I am trying to figure it out. I am an interior designer by day and it is killing me trying to figure out how to put on a really pretty border. As you can tell, I am not computer savvy.

So, If you have any pointers for point #4 let me know.

I am still adding things each day so keep checking back.

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