I knew this would happen. Actually, in some demented way I hoped this would happen. A few months ago, okay, 6 months ago (longer?) I started telling people about this novel I was writing and how I had all these deadlines in place so that it WOULD be done by the fall. Well. Guess what? What? You already know?
Yes. People are ever-so-politely saying, "say, Lynn, is that novel finished up now?" And they mean it in the most sincere and genuinely curious ways. But it just makes me want to crawl inside a dark hole. I want to stick my fingers in my ears and sing "la,la,la". Yikes. Accountability.
Then, add to that, I've signed up for a crit group. They're suggesting submitting 2 chapters a week. That's a safe rate of submission, you won't overwhelm anyone at that pace. :insert gasping, wheezing, shrieking me: 2. 2 whole chapters a week? Finished. As in, I'm ready to start submitting this after I make the final tweaks- finished? Holy Moly!
:code blue, we've got a novel code blue:
So, ah, if you don't see me much it's probably because I'm trying to scramble to get my chapters together enough for the crit group. Conversely, if you see me on here too much maybe it's time to thrust your virtual sneaker through the screen and give me a swift kick.
One month folks. Time to get clicking.
4 comments:
hehe. You ASKED for it, Lynn! ;-) Glad it's helping you move forward. =]
Hugs!
I have quite an effective wet noodle, and am NOT afraid to use it.
Set little goals - and STICK TO THEM - and tell people about them! Works for me ;)
"...we've got a novel code blue!" I love that:) So cute and witty, and you've shared your accountability stress in such a clever way, as always:)
LOL, for real! Well, very quietly though, because everyone in the house is sleeping. Shhhh...
Love the accountability kick. I'm excited about the prospect of joining a crit group when I return from my trip to VA. It'll do me so much good, 'cause I've had the same questions. "How's the book coming?" and such. YIKES.
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