Is it really almost February? I’m so looking forward to spring. It’s been colder here this year than it’s been in 20 years!
So…about my goals. I set a goal for 5,000 a week, which is pretty steep for me, but I want to get this WIP done more quickly than the last one. I was really dragging my feet last year. I didn’t hit that goal this week, only coming in at 2812. But, I’ve also been working on final edits for Hearts of Evil, planning a release party, etc. So I haven’t been idle by any means.
About Hearts of Evil. I posted earlier that my two beta readers disagree on the inserted chapter. So I let my mom read it and asked her opinion. She said, “It works either way.” Grrr. She’s no help! LOL. So I’m waiting to hear from one more, who I let read it without the inserted chapter first, then I’ll send her that chapter. She’s the only one who will have read it without the chapter before reading the chapter. Maybe that will give a different angle.
I have no idea when Hearts of Evil will be released or when the release party will be. I need to make a decision about that chapter. After all, I make the final decisions, right?. Isn’t that the great thing about being indie? 🙂
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If there’s no good reason to take the scene out, then just leave it. Set your pub date and move on. Your next story has me intrigued, and I want to read it — so get writing! 🙂
But seriously, I can tell you’ve picked up the pace from a tough 2013 — I feel like everyone is doing better and looking forward more in 2014. It makes me happy.
But you know the reasons for taking it out. 😉
You’re right, though, I need to move on. The next story is paranormal romance, but without the normal characters we’re used to. I have the perfect cover model for this one, and I thought he was going to send me some pics to choose from, but we might have had a miscommunication. I am excited about this story.
I feel like this story will flow easier for me. I had a tough 2013, and you know how personal stuff gets us all tied up in knots and makes it hard to write. Here’s to a better 2014 for all of us!
Yup, you’re in charge:) control is everything in the Indie game – if you’re final edits as well as writing I’d say you’ve done well:) all the best
And I love that control, Alberta. Thanks!
Sounds like a productive week to me. Forward momentum!! 🙂
Thanks, Jolyse!
Having control is both wonderful and frustrating at the same time. It’s great to make the final call but it’s also tough when you’re not sure if the final call is the right one. hehe
You have a point, Ruth, but I’m such a control freak, it would be much more stressful for someone else to tell me what I have to do. I don’t want anyone changing my cover, my title, telling me when my deadline is. For me, this is a business I OWN. If I was with a publisher, I would feel like an employee. Been there, still doing that with my full time job. Does that make sense?
You impress me. My writing goals have not been met this January – so much for my New Year’s objectives. 🙂 Good luck with getting that chapter resolved in Hearts of Evil.
Emma, I just decided to be tough on myself and just do it. I see some of these other authors producing a lot more quickly than I am, and I know they have to have a lot of self discipline. I know a lot of them don’t have full time jobs like I do, but I know some of them do. Part of it is making yourself write before you do other things. Prioritizing. I just hope I can keep this up. *sigh*
You seem motivated so you will keep it up!
I need to get up a half hour earlier and spend 25 to thirty minutes writing before I have breakfast, start the day job etc. I bet if I pushed myself I could get 500 to 1000 words done in that half hour, and then I wouldn’t feel guilty the rest of the day. Now I just need to put that plan into action…
Do it!
Even if you only reach part of your goal, that’s still progress!
It’s a tough call on the scene, huh? I guess it all comes down to the role the chapter plays in the plot and structure of your story. Just remember that your story doesn’t need to be perfect (LOL, can you tell I just read a blog post about the art of imperfection?) and don’t let this one scene drag you down. Good luck, Lauralynn!
I do feel like there is progress. And I hope to do better this week.
I’m not going to let this thing with the scene hold me up much longer. I still need to gather prizes for the FB launch party, so I need to get that done, too. This book will be out soon! 🙂