I've been soooo busy lately!! So, apparently, my want to write on here diminished since my first post, so I'm determined to keep it up this time!!
I've learned two things since my last post I'd like to share:
About two weeks ago, I finished the first book in a series I started last year. If you've ever finished a book like I did (9k in the last day), the excitement can last a while until you shut down. Not to mention if you're as serious as I am about publishing it, you could have little to no patience!
Luckily for me, I have an awesome mentor who has helped me get through not looking at it for two weeks. Can you imagine that? The constant agony of not being able to send out queries to agents or edit it for two whole weeks?! I'm the kind of person who rereads everything everyday even if I am not writing anything for it!! Well, I got through it, and tomorrow I can look at my manuscript with fresh eyes. It does come in handy to get away from it for a while. I didn't think it would be as easy as it was (though it wasn't easy, just easier than I thought), but going up to Canada for a weekend in the middle was great without having to worry about my stories or writing! It's also kinda funny to see my uncle and family drinking and going crazy on the grassy dance floor of my cousin's graduation party! xD
My advice to all writers at this stage: TAKE. A. BREAK. It really helps to clear your mind so you can do a better job polishing your own manuscript. That doesn't mean don't write at all either. Work on another project, a school paper, or poetry.
... Oh, and the second thing? When you go to a party with a eight year old kid, DON'T mention the word alcohol. Because then they will not leave you alone until you explain why their mommy or daddy can't drive them back to the hotel after having a bunch of Canadian beers.
Happy writing!
-C
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