Afterglow
May 8, 2001
7:21 a.m.
Final Total: 110,400 Words   Finishing a draft of a novel-length work is a truly satisfying sensation. It is a warm feeling, but also one laced with a little fear. There is so much effort that goes into it, you know? And as a new writer--a guy working completely on spec as it were--there's always the dread of the ugly question "Am I wasting my time?" hanging over the whole thing. But finished I am--finally. And happy I am, also. Yes, I have more work to do. The second draft will commence in a short while. But right now I'm pleased. Right now I see my work sprawled out on its spreadsheet like a loosely wrapped ball of yarn looking both sloppy and tight all at the same time. It's not store-ready yet, but it holds the promise. I think there is some good work in there. I know the story is good enough, if the writer isn't, yet. So comes the fear part. What if I'm not good enough? Ack. I'm not going there today. Today I'm basking in the afterglow of having run a 110,000 word, 475 page manuscript into the ground, for having tied the thing down, and been able to walk away. Today I'm feeling pretty good. Today, I'm feeling like a writer. And today, there's nobody that can take that away from me. I'm going to Space Camp with Brigid and her school--leaving tomorrow. So you can expect things to be a bit quiet here for a few days. Thanks for your patience this past month and a half--and thanks for your great sidebar deates. Have a great one.   Daily Persistence is © Ron Collins |
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