Yes, I reminded everyone that I finished my third book three months ago. Do I think I have everything that needs to be in there after setting it aside and plugging away at it with fresh eyes? No. Is there always room for more research? Yes. Should I freak out after realizing I'm on my third draft? Absolutely not.
I can say that I'm happy with it and with each book, I continue to learn something new. So even though I feel my manuscript needs a rewrite, I've decided to take advantage of this writer's retreat to research and refresh.
Starting out with six books, I already have my eyes glued to two of them that are a must.
March 18th: Leaving for an over due writer's retreat. I will be unplugging from the Internet - twitter, facebook, linked-in, my website and blog. Will pop in throughout the week to network and see if I'm missing anything.
March 20th: It’s absolutely gorgeous here and it hasn’t stopped raining since my arrival. My window faces the river where I can watch the barges move slowly upstream. The sounds of the trains are relaxing, especially in the evening. Started reading Conflict, Action & Suspense.
March 21st: Finished it and reading the 3rd Edition of Formatting and Submitting Your Manuscript.
March 23rd: Taking a break from reading. Went to town in hopes of finding a Starbucks, no such luck. Tinkering around with synopsis.
March 25th: Feeling homesick. I’m going home tomorrow knowing that I did more than just write. I’m taking back with me new and updated information.
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again; acquiring information is important. Even if you feel that you have it mastered, there is nothing wrong with refreshing your memory.
How we carry ourselves in our profession will show others how serious we are.
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