Wow! It’s amazing how you get bogged down when you realize the outline isn’t ready!
I was cruising along for the first 20-some days, writing above my daily goal of 500 words, making good progress on “The Messengers: Evolution.” Jacob is traveling to Wheeler Tavern, while Kathryn waits anxiously, with nothing but cold feet, anticipating their wedding day.
As the initial story progressed, I felt something wasn’t right, that the outline was lacking. It wasn’t compelling enough to be an interesting book. This, along with hours spent visiting hospitals, rehab centers, and hospice, all curtailed my writing. Even my dedicated writing day of Friday was being usurped.
Still, I spent hours trying to come up with additional storylines, with new characters, as well as one for a returning character, all to add a suspenseful conclusion.
I can say that it’s getting there, and that today has been a splendid day of writing.
That’s just the way it is as a part-time author. Just ask George R.R. Martin how that next “Game of Thrones” book is coming.