Friday, September 29, 2017

Working again


Behind this window I am finally writing again, catching up on all the 1,000-word days I lost when my husband was sick and in hospital. This is critical, as my book delivery date has not changed. A dear friend wanted to come by and visit us this afternoon, but I finally know what do in the chapter I'm working on, the sentences are flowing at last, and so I decided to be honest and tell our friend that I don't want to pause in the writing to get dressed for the day or to tidy the house and could we maybe figure something out for the weekend instead. I don't want her to think we don't appreciate her. We are definitely looking forward to seeing her. But I am only at fifty-three thousand words and I have to get to seventy-five thousand in the next month or so, and then begins the work of editing and revising the completed draft. Our friend is an artist and a worker among workers. She says she understands. I trust this is true.


11 comments:

  1. And she does, I am sure (like Ms Moon). May the words flow fast and well for you!

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  2. Once that word faucet is opened there is such joy gushing out! Ahhhhhhhhhhh. Go girl!!!
    XO

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  3. I'm glad that your back on track with your writing!

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  4. I'm sure she understands. Good luck with the flow of words and creativity.

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  5. She will understand. :-)

    75, 000 words! That’s a lot.

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  6. I am so sure she does. Good luck on your writing. It's good when things start getting back to normal.

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  7. Always good to be upfront, hope you achieve your goal. Greetings!

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  8. Seizing the moment when words are coming easy and the flow is good. So satisfying. Nobody enjoys writer's block, but we all experience it sometimes. Your friend, being a creative type, likely understands. Achieving your goal has to be very satisfying. Susan

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  9. It would be no different if you worked outside of the home. You're working. I'm quite sure your friend understands.

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  10. If she's an artist and understands deadlines, I'm sure she gets it!

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