Thank you for this. I don’t feel alone in the echo chamber of the second draft of my novel — which I have been unable to finish, since I set it aside for a month back in Sept last year.
It’s an idea I’ve had for 10 years. It waited a long time for me to wrestle it into a first draft. But I did it.
And I am hoping as of May, with everything else in my life finally settled(ish) I can reconnect and rediscover my love for writing (and for the story, the characters and what I want to achieve in writing it!)
Oh this resonated so deeply - I've been working on my book on and off/through my degree since 2018. I thought I was making more progress this year (and I was ! and I am!) and then got slammed with a depression diagnosis Monday. If anything, I'm going to use this as an opportunity to figure out what the book needs, since clearly what I'm doing now isn't working.
But you're right - the Spirit of the book has stayed, I just need to keep going.
Thank you for this. I don’t feel alone in the echo chamber of the second draft of my novel — which I have been unable to finish, since I set it aside for a month back in Sept last year.
It’s an idea I’ve had for 10 years. It waited a long time for me to wrestle it into a first draft. But I did it.
And I am hoping as of May, with everything else in my life finally settled(ish) I can reconnect and rediscover my love for writing (and for the story, the characters and what I want to achieve in writing it!)
yes! here's to reconnecting! <3
Oh this resonated so deeply - I've been working on my book on and off/through my degree since 2018. I thought I was making more progress this year (and I was ! and I am!) and then got slammed with a depression diagnosis Monday. If anything, I'm going to use this as an opportunity to figure out what the book needs, since clearly what I'm doing now isn't working.
But you're right - the Spirit of the book has stayed, I just need to keep going.
Oh Marissa, I'm so glad it could be an encouragement! I hope the diagnosis helps offer some space and grace to your process! <3
consistently grateful for you and your wisdom!!!
and i yours!