I've written and deleted a couple blog attempts. It's not a promising beginning. Part of it is probably because it's summer vacation now. All the kids are home and making life more interesting. I should take that as an indication that I'm going to be even more inconsistent over the summer. Sigh . . .
Yesterday, I met with my writers' group for the last time. We hadn't met for a while (the end of the school year was crazy for everyone) and we wanted to meet before people moved. It was so good to see them. There is something that inspires me whenever I sit down and talk with other writers. I love that feeling and I'm going to miss having a regular writing group.
I'd be moping about it, but next week I am going to Writing and Illustrating For Young Readers (WIFYR). It's going to be fun to spend the week with other writers and also learn from some very talented authors. Is anyone else going to be there?
I'm hoping that I'll have some time next week to fit some writing in. Things have been a bit crazy and I haven't been writing much, but I'm finally to the point where I love my story again. For some reason, when I hit page 50, I struggle to keep writing. I'm past that point now and I'm looking forward to actually finishing this manuscript. Or at least finishing the first draft.
Does anyone else have a point in a novel that they struggle? Any suggestions for getting past that point? Any suggestions for what to do with kids on a blustery and rainy summer day?
I always get stuck about page 50, too. If I can just force my way past that, it usually gets easier again.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to see you again, and I'll miss our writer's group, too :(
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who struggles with that point.
ReplyDeleteWe'll have to all try to keep in touch. :)
Have fun at the conference! I think what helps me feel the writing love again is a break (time to think through the story) and not expecting perfection as I get it all down.
ReplyDeleteAnd what to do for kids on a blustery, rainy day: popcorn and a movie! :) Or having friends over.
Stacy--Breaks are sometimes necessary for me. I actually took a couple months off of writing this one in order to start feeling the love again. Of course, I should have told myself I was taking a break instead of giving up on it, but it had the same purpose, right? :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I get stuck about then too. I think I just make myself write through it, let it be awful, you can clean it up later.
ReplyDeleteWith kids on a blustery day...make cookies, read stories, make a play or puppet show, go to the library, make a treasure hunt.
Okay, see you tomorrow!!! Yippeeee!