Thursday, March 31, 2011

Just when I thought I was finished

How did those little gremlins weave themselves into my WIP? Mine has been a work in progress for several years. There are many reasons for that, but now that I am confident that my novel is ready to be pitched I find a few little stinkers that need to be removed. ACK!

I am doing a short synospis of each chapter. And that takes me back to the original story and makes me laugh, shudder, gasp. I'm tired of tweaking, but such is a writer's life.

Writing a book is like parenting, your work is never finished.
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16 comments:

  1. Kim LehnhoffMarch 31, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    You CAN do it! Think how great it will feel when you're finished!

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  2. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Kind of like giving birth without the actual pain. I am sure all of us out here would like to read it. Have a great rest of the week.
    Odie

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  3. BECKYMarch 31, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Hey Linda, I've been going through the same thing. The more of my older stuff I read, the more I realize how much I've grown as a writer and how much work is still ahead of me to have this baby ready to be born....er..published!
    Good luck. You can do it!

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  4. LynnMarch 31, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I know you'll do fine - look at all the publishing credits you have under your belt!

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  5. Lisa Ricard ClaroMarch 31, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Congrats on being at the pitching stage! Good luck with your efforts. I know you'll be successful!

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  6. Terri TiffanyMarch 31, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    You are so close!!! U am excited for you:)

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  7. Karen LangeMarch 31, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    This is true. But you can do it! Cheering you on! :)

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  8. Chatty CroneMarch 31, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I'm excited for you and I love your picture on the side bar. sandie

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  9. SouthhamsdarlingMarch 31, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    These must be exciting times for you. Well done on doing so well with your book. Don't forget to tell us when it's published!

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  10. BookieMarch 31, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Keep pounding....you are closer today than last week!

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  11. Linda O'ConnellMarch 31, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Hi everyone,
    Thank you for the encouragement. I am a firm believer in, what will be will be. Things happen the way they are supposed to.

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  12. TammyMarch 31, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I agree with Lisa that the pitching stage is a great place to be! And at least those gremlins are little guys. Good luck!

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  13. SusanMarch 31, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Hi Linda...Oh, a writer's work truly is never done, is it?

    Thanks for your visit and comment. Always love to have you stop by. Susan

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  14. Sioux RoslawskiMarch 31, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Congratulations! If you're ready to pitch, that means that you're in the game. Can you tell us a little about what the novel is about? Just a tidbit to get us hungry for more?

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  15. Susan J. ReinhardtApril 1, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    When I walk away from the computer, I think it does some writing of its own. :)

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  16. Janet,April 2, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Congratulations! Now onward with the pitch. Good luck with your manuscript.

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