Well, I pondered and pondered over my novel all last night and this morning on the Metro ride to work. I knew it wasn't going to work. But did I just keep going anyway? Or should I start over? And what would I start over with?
Then, I had a flash today at some point sitting at my desk at work - right in the middle of reviews and deadlines and annoying reviewers.
I took that flash, cultivated it, and I've started completely over - and I am much, much, much, much happier with what I've written! I was most definitely forcing it yesterday and I hated every second of it. But I'm TRULY listening to the characters now (I have three female protagonists - two of whom didn't even exist when I woke up this morning). I even figured out who Katie was - she's Cassie's friend's 13-year-old daughter!
I was going to trash those 824 words, but the NaNo Bible (No Plot, No Problem) , says to keep every word - even those you know you're not going to use. it felt like cheating, but I just did what Chris said and colored all those words white. They're invisible, but countable as he says.
So, mood elevator from the NaNoWriMo Report Card has gone from 2 to about an 8. Whew!
Whoo-hoo!! Excellent, sweetie! I'm glad to hear it!
Something had to go right for you this week, right??
((((HUGS))))
Go Dana! It's so much better when you're not forcing it, and the characters are doing the talking. My characters have heaps to say, but I don't have time to listen!! Good luck!
Yay! I'm glad to hear the characters are talking to you now! Hope they keep chattering!