Well, that was inevitably less awful than anticipated. I re-read my revision letter (I almost typed rejection letter, there. Habit!) and not only was it not bad, which I was able to at least grasp when I read it on Monday, but it was also considerably less bad than I had even imagined it was. See what I mean? A couple of days of wound-licking and everything is better. Dumb brain. :) But, see, I had to re-read it, because I had a noontime phone call with Matrice, which had…
here, and stuff
Got 1200 brand shiny new words written on ch 11. I’m currently writing a phone conversation in which I’m only recording the protagonist’s side of the conversation. I suspect this should change, as it’s to be followed by a phone conversation in which we hear both sides of the conversation. Oh well. Broke 130K for the year today. Aiming for 150 by the end of the month although with revisions and more revisions and all, I don’t know. I’m sort of hoping I’ll be able to work on HoS in…
rivendell
miles to Rivendell: 398 Just 60 miles to go. Wibbling over whether I want to do the Diabetes Tour de Cure in early June. Or, rather, I do want to do it. I’m just so bloody miserable and paranoid about my back that I’m scared to. :( I can sign up for the ride all the way up to the day *of* the ride, so I guess what I need to do is in another week or so start going on some bike rides, to see how my back behaves.…
advanced flicking
I have actually gone back to work to avoid writing. And to alleviate some guilt, since I’m feeling better. But jeez, how’s that for flicking?
gah.
Ch. 10 did not want to go quietly into that good night. I think I’ve beaten it into submission now. It’s 1300 words shorter than the amalgamated 9+10 were, but that’s good, and I’ve still gained more ground on the book overall than I’ve lost. By 20 or more pages, in fact. Which is *also* good, because it’s on the short side. Talked out a lot of plot bunnies with Sarah this morning and haven’t actually gotten anywhere near being able to work them in, but at least I know…