I’m done.
All told I covered off two chapters and rewrote around 6k. My brain hurts.
On the plus side – because you have to take breaks to let the brain catch up – I also managed to finish some reading and some other bits and bobs. In terms of The Scarred God the end is now in sight and even if the week goes screwy like the last few I have another clear weekend to clear off the remaining major rewrites. Once done I will not be touching this one again (unless someone buys it) with all feedback going into new projects.
It’s funny, once upon a time I could churn out 10k in two days without too much difficulty. I’m not sure if the slowing down is an awareness of quality (I definitely sense when I’m banging out drivel now) or just me getting a bit slower.
Anyhow: a productive weekend. How was yours?
Sounds like you have had a productive time. Are you going to shop TSG around to agents/editors @ Eastercon?
To be honest I feel I’ve lost my way a bit. I probably should have parked this one and moved on but I spent so long on it I want to have a draft I am happy to show.
If it’s in a commercial state (not too short, etc.). If it won’t sell but reads well I may release as an e-book or serialised podcast.
I am hoping to have a few more outlines at the ready (figure all novel length projects should have one in case I am asked) and to finish one longish project by year end. Next one is probably going to be Sf, if you fancy a read in ten months.