… and I’m still on vacation!
I’m happy to report that the hiatus was successful because I finished the first draft of Flicker! Woohoo! I really upped my daily word count the final week of the year (as those of you who are friends with me on Facebook can attest to) (although really I could totally be making all of this up…) and finished with 5000 words yesterday.
Iam really happy with how the first draft has turned out. Now I’m forcing myself to read a couple books and give myself at least two weeks before diving back in.
Even though I know things that need fixing.
And I already know how I’m going to fix them.
Really.
In other writing news, I’ve tentatively decided to stop querying After the Fall. I really feel like YA is the genre that fits me best, and it doesn’t make sense to query a different genre when I’m just starting out. That doesn’t mean I don’t still love ATF. I truly believe the story has merit and figure I’ll hook an agent with my YA trilogy (that’s right…) then spring the women’s fiction on them after that.
Yes, I probably just jinxed myself for eternity. What better way to kick off the new year?
Congratulations! *runs in small circles*
Keep away for at least a few weeks, it will save you from glossing over things in the long run.
Go Flicker GO!
Thanks! I’m really tempted to fix a few things now, but I know I need a mental break.
I like that cheer!
Way to go, Mel! Keep up the great work and enjoy your reading hiatus!!
Thanks! It’s been one day and I still haven’t started reading, but I may tonight.
YAY!!! 😀
*Follows Stacey in circles*
You rock, lady. 😉
Adam
*gets dizzy from all the circles*
Thanks!
Now I understand the query/writing thing. That makes perfect sense! You can always hold onto ATF and have your agent shop it around once you’ve made a name in YA. I get it! I get it! *blinks as though the light hurts her eyes* (That’s the confusion lifting.)
Robin, do you really? That makes me happy.
Unless you’re really just staring at the monitor too closely. 🙂
Congratulations. Finishing feels great. And I agree with the notion of sticking it somewhere out of consciousness for a time. It really allows you to view the thing in a different light.
So true…
Good idea to step away. A fresh eye always helps. Read something totally out if that genre. Putting a hold on ATF may be a nice break, too. I did that with Val’s books to concentrate on the women’s fiction. Dang… great minds, eh? 😉
If I’m following in your footprints, I hereby give you permission to massacre my first book cover.
Awesomeness! That’s what that is!
Thanks Janna!