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.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
The blinking cursor is okay, it's when the cursor starts winking that you may have a problem.
ReplyDeleteLOL 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.
ReplyDeleteOh 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!
Ah, the familiar blinking cursor! HA! I love that little guy. He's such a PITA.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, 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. :)
That's when we know they've taken over.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I most certainly will. :)
ReplyDeleteThat should give you some food for thought about your own block, Knyt. :)
ReplyDeleteThe 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.
ReplyDeletePaper and pen are a good foil for the blinking cursor.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherri,
ReplyDeleteThanks 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
Glad you're still feeling the pull. I've started feeling the pull a little, but I'm avoiding it.
ReplyDeleteI say, don't dive in too early but it can't hurt to dip a toe in.
ReplyDeleteCautiously 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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