more today

I was a good girl and sat down and worked on the novel for a good while. That felt good. I am still trying to control my perfectionism and just go through and fix the major story line flaws I have discovered instead of doing nit-picking editing as I go along looking for plot gaps. It isn't always working, but I am trying. If nothing else, I am having fun with it. I know that is important. I also spent some time daydreaming today about what it would be like when I get this book done - and if I can get it published. I know that is a pie-in-the-sky dream, but it doesn't hurt to dream some. It's better than staring at the ground all the time! One thing I have noticed about my writing style as I have taken snippets with me to writer's club at the library is that I tend to be wordy - my colleagues frequently tell me to get to the point instead of leaving my readers hanging and thinking, "blah, blah, blah - what happens next?" That will be something to address more when I really am revising instead of just going back and fixing a few plot holes. I am leaving all the "blah-blah" in there for now because I don't know yet what I might be able to use for a twist in the story or some symbolism just yet. It doesn't come out of my brain perfectly carved and polished. It will get there, though.