Sure you have, Doctor Rick. You've been saying that a lot lately. You finished your novel six months ago. Then, you finished it last month; and two weeks ago; and you tweaked it a bit this week. When are you going to learn? Your job is not to finish, but to write. Think of it like running on a treadmill; you're never going anywhere, but at least you're getting in shape. That's what finishing a book is like; never finishing, but at least it's taking shape.
Okay, uncle. I give up. I know that already. What I really mean is, I'm tired of editing my writing over and over again. It feels like I'm going around the house, looking for tiny bits of lint hiding in nooks, crannies, and corners. Not the most exciting job in the world. No sooner do I make a clean sweep of the area, but there's more lint to be found. I have a deep respect for editors who do this sort of thing every day. It's really tedious. Thank goodness, I'm graced with the determination to get the job done.
At least, my novel is completed. It feels good to have finished a marathon literary work. Maybe long distance running has something in common with endurance writing. Or being a doctor might help; physicians always talk about being "experts in delayed gratification." Who knows? The important thing is, I'm done. Now, for the next part of my journey. Time to look for a literary agent who likes my story. Pray for me, keep me in your thoughts, and don't send me anything to edit.
Until later.
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4 comments:
hi,
What's your novel about, can i read some of it?
I do sometimes write pouring the feelings and mood into lines but it is my second language and
you are welcome to visit and read anytime you feel like wasting your precious time a bit:)
Dear othersideblue:
I'd like to share my writing, I really mean it, but until it's published, it's not really done. Agents and editors likely will advise multiple revisions, possible title changes, etc., so I'd rather wait. Plus publishing houses place restrictions on who, where, and what I can release.
Thanks for your interest. I'll keep you posted.
Way to go, Doctor Rick. That's a fabulous achievement. I'm looking forward to reading some excerpts, something to tease us with, when you are at that point.
A writer is like a painter. I can fiddle with a painting too much and ruin the whole thing by over working it. Hard to know sometimes when to stop. Now that you've stopped, don't look again unless the editor wants something tweaked. It's exciting isn't it?
Babzy:
I've painted before and, yes, I think writing is just like it. A little dab here and there,then stop -- before it looks horrible.
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