Posted by : Sherri Cornelius Tuesday, June 22, 2010

I've stared at this blinking cursor a long time, so I guess I'll just start. I do have things to say, but I think I addled my brain with all the nothing I've been doing.

It's been a week since I turned in my manuscript. During that time I've basked in the glow of satisfaction, and also have identified some missed opportunities with the story. I could beat myself up about them, but I know those opportunities would never have become apparent if I hadn't let it go. Having been through this process before, I know there's always something I could have done better. In fact, I'm pretty sure it's that way with most writers, not just me, so I don't worry about it too much. I did what I did and now the book has to stand up tall, or fall over like a drunk girl on a slippery barstool. (Those days are long behind me.)

Anyway, it's done for now.

I've really enjoyed my break from writing. So much, in fact, that the first few days I started to worry I was enjoying it a little too much. Maybe I wouldn't want to start a new project, or maybe I'm out of ideas, or...whatever. But by Friday I was feeling that familiar pull to the computer, and then over the weekend little random ideas started pinging my brain, and last night I even thought about brushing off an old middle-grade book I started a few Nanowrimos ago.

I'm not ready to dive into anything just yet, but at least the desire is still there.  The blinking cursor no longer mocks me. That's nice.

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  1. The blinking cursor is okay, it's when the cursor starts winking that you may have a problem.

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  2. LOL See, that's how it is with you writer types. :D You think you're done, but then you realize you only flipped over and still have to cook on the other side.

    Oh yeah, I got you guys ALL figured out. ;)

    Congrats hon - you'll be back in the saddle before long, and happy about it too. Enjoy the time off!

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  3. Ah, the familiar blinking cursor! HA! I love that little guy. He's such a PITA.

    Anyway, I'm not sure why you thought you might be broken, but I knew it was BVA knocking you down. I think we even talked about that, back when we could -- how once we could get past our blocking items new ones would begin to flow. And now they have for you! How awesome is THAT?!

    I can't wait to see what you come up with going forward. :)

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  4. That's when we know they've taken over.

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  5. Thanks, I most certainly will. :)

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  6. That should give you some food for thought about your own block, Knyt. :)

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  7. The blinking cursor...its a pisser. I havent written anything on my computer for weeks because of that little c@#$ucker. lol. Ive been doodling, so to speak, in my trusty wirebound notebook.

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  8. Paper and pen are a good foil for the blinking cursor.

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  9. Hi Sherri,

    Thanks for being the first one to welcome me back to blogging. I see you are moving forward with your usual cautious optimism. I love the new blog look. Love you, Sherri sweetie

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  10. Glad you're still feeling the pull. I've started feeling the pull a little, but I'm avoiding it.

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  11. I say, don't dive in too early but it can't hurt to dip a toe in.

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  12. Cautiously optimistic, that's me! lol It's always good to see you around. Hope you're able to come by more often now. :)

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