Monday, March 26, 2012

Obsessing Over Pages One Through Twenty

I'm obsessing over the first twenty pages of my new book.  Though, I realize on an intellectual level that by obsessing I am slowing down the process of actually finishing this book, I also plan on signing up for an SCBWI Summer Conference (in August), and in order to get my manuscript into the critique pool, I want it ready, and in tip-top shape before the registration, which is in mid-April.  And, since I'll be on Spring Break, and preparing for Spring Break, etc. for the first two weeks of April, I had better get my twenty pages ready now.

Hence, my obsession.

I've been over these first twenty pages for hours today.  Though, I believe I will have to stop for a day or two in order to clear my head.  I also would like to write the next scene, but can't today because I've managed to fry my brain with too much thinking.  It's a sad but true fact of my brain.  I can only hyper-focus for a few hours before I burn out.

Maybe I just need more caffeine...

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