Words About Writing

I'm happy to say that I'm pleased with my book so far! It needs a lot of editing, of course, but this first read-through of what I wrote in November makes me feel a lot better about it. It starts with a big exposition dump, just because I needed to get the information and setting out of my head. As much work as that part needs - including dispersing parts of it throughout the book - I'm okay with starting that way. It works. The setting is unique enough, yet relatable enough, that I was intrigued by reading it. The next scene started the action. Immediately. And it's good. I sent that scene to one person to check how much explaining might be needed for some of the terms I use. It takes place in the future, and there are two cultures involved, so there's some jargon in it. I was prepared for that one scene to be an exception, but the following scenes keep up the pace and intensity. I'm interested in my characters, and am anxious to see what will happen ne...

As is so often the case, life got in the way of my best intentions. C'est la vie. I am beginning a first-re-read of the Nanowrimo manuscript, however. I am well behind what I thought was my schedule, and that's okay. Until I pitch a book and have an agent or editor or publisher to answer to, adjusting my writing schedule to make room for all the crises and emergencies that arise in everyday life is okay. Back on track, though. One, two, three, Here we go!