...Starting a new WIP is like falling in love.
After months of
researching
plotting
planning
documenting/analyzing
I'm 20K words into my new best friend and it's bliss.
Despite all my "upfront" work,
(a friend said my room looks like the set of "A Beautiful Mind" without the string)
I'm still reveling in the sheer joy of discovery a first draft brings.
(Make no mistake, string will appear once revising starts.)
Status Update: In a relationship with my WIP.
Write on, friends! XO
Love it!!!! I'm trying an outline for the 1st time (and I'm scared!!!!). I envy you and your plotting skills. I wish my brain worked that way :)
ReplyDeleteI'm always a plotter, but this is the most extensive prep I've ever done. I was scared it would stifle discoveries, but it has actually given surprises a better launching pad. Good luck! Can't wait to hear how it goes.
DeleteThere's something intoxicating about a new manuscript that you're really into.
ReplyDeleteWhat color string will you use?
Green - definitely green.
DeleteThat's awesome that your draft is going so well. For me, I'm used to revising more so don't love the blank page. But my new one is going good too. When I write.
ReplyDeleteYay for you! I'm sending you vibes for more writing time.
DeleteSounds like your new relationship is going very well! I like thinking about the first draft as a new relationship. Great idea! :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
Thanks. It's still sparkly.
DeleteOh, Leslie, that’s wonderful! Your spreadsheets always amaze me.
ReplyDeleteI love me some spreadsheets.
DeleteWhoo hoo!
ReplyDeleteThanks, hoo!
DeleteOnward, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lee.
DeleteI likey!
ReplyDeleteIt looks and sounds fabulous!