Doldrums

[ostarella]

Have been trying, unsuccessfully, to get the next chapter written, but having great difficulties with concentration. Not for lack of enthusiasm, certainly. I think it's just that I'm still trying to get my body clock used to the graveyard shift; I have AADD and the more tired I get the harder it is to "settle down" to accomplish anything, let alone write scenes that have to work together *and* lead logically to the next set of events. I was hoping to get down and dirty this weekend, just start writing and keep going, but now it looks like we have to work 10 hours Friday night and 8 again on Saturday night, and then the regular work week starts all over again. :-(  But I am determined to set aside a specific time each day and do nothing else. Even if I only stare at the computer ;-)

And of course, the weather is doing its usual crappy thing. Supposed to get up to 4 inches of snow tonight, 1 tomorrow, 1-2 again Saturday. With winds 10-20 mph. Which is shitty enough, but then having to drive to work in it as well...I think I'm just damn good and ready for spring. Anything but cold and snow.

Oh, I so want to get this writing going! I have the scenes all planned out in my head, and just have to write them down and fill them out. It's just maddening not to be able to get my damn concentration going along with it...

Comments

[beckyblack]

Messing up two endings in a row last year brought me down to earth with a bump. A bit like that ancient king, who had a slave whose job it was to follow him around whispering "remember, you are mortal" into his ear all the time. Including on the battlefield! We all need that sometimes.

[billy-shriner.livejournal.com]

It wasn't noticeable to us readers - I can't even remember what you cocked up!

It sounds daft, but I even write the ending first ;O) It'll get tweaked as the story goes on - although I might not need to for A Beautiful Lie. I just hope you guys like it ;O)