Welcome back on this Thursday. I’m in a good mood. I finished my first re-write on the novel and only have one more to do which should go quickly. It’s a good feeling and if you have written a novel you understand….if not then I hope you can experience it at some point.
I’ll do the last re-write next week and then it will be time to gather volunteers to read my novel and make suggestions. After that stage is over it will be time to coordinate it all, seek out agents and publishers, and get it ready for ebook format. Sheez, when will it ever be done? Well, I’m guessing the end of April if all goes well.
I’m still searching for a final title. The working title, “The Long Walk Home” has been used before and I have no desire to fight that battle, so I’ll spend the next week or so deciding on a title I can live with that has not been used before.
In other words, this process seems endless but oh so rewarding.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Thomas Carlyle
Well thank you Mr. Carlyle and I happen to agree, Sir!
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
I mentioned in a recent article that I didn’t know what I would do if this new novel wasn’t successful. I have already stated that this is as good as I am capable of writing….so what if it isn’t good enough? What message does that send?
Well, the fact is that I am an infinitely better writer today than when I wrote my first novel, “The 12/59 Shuttle From Yesterday and Today,” and I will be infinitely better three years from now. What will I do if this new novel is not successful? I will keep writing. Why? Simply because I am a writer and that’s what writers do…they write.
TIP OF THE DAY
I don’t know if my approach to novel writing is unique or not. I just know it works for me. I write the entire story on my first write; what I end up with is the bare bones of the story, the plot, the subplots and the chronology.
On the first re-write I fill in character descriptions and scene descriptions.
On the second re-write I add the last bits of depth to the story.
WRITER OF THE DAY
Say hello to Graham Lee from sunny Lancashire, England. On HubPages his profile name is Old Albion and you can find him here.
AND THAT’S IT FOR THIS WEEK
Thank you as always for taking the time to read my random thoughts on writing. Hopefully you found something here that will help somewhere down the road. Remember to pay it forward to other writers.
Bill
“Helping writers to spread their wings and fly.”
PROMPT OF THE DAY
Billybuc
Artistry With Words 
So happy you got to finish your rewrite and hope this last one goes smoothly and quickly.m also love the working title, too. Happy Thursday once again, Bill 🙂
Thanks Janine but I’m afraid I have to change the title…oh well! 🙂 Have a great day my friend.
Some days I understand why some authors turned to drugs and alcohol. Every day, we writers examine and spill our innermost thoughts and feelings. Writing in itself can seem like a drug though. I think I am addicted to writing. I trudge through those days of writing drudgery because there are those moments of inspiration that draw me to new heights. Like you, I write because I am a writer, and I am a writer because I write.
I’m laughing at your first statement, Donna, and I really shouldn’t be….but yes, I understand. And those moments of inspiration are magical, aren’t they?
They certainly are.
Hi Bill. Thank you for your kind introduction. This simply reinforces what I have said elsewhere. One of the very best.
Graham.
Graham, it really is my pleasure. I hope you see some traffic and meet some new friends.
Yes, persistence is very important for we writers to have. Good post Bill
Thanks Greg!
Rooting for you, Pops!
You better be, Lizzy. If I make it big then you make it big with the cover artwork. :)….seriously…I know you are and I love you for it.
I like your approach to writing… just write it! Fill in the minutia later.
Marlene, I was accused on more than one occasion when I was younger of thinking too much. LOL No danger of that now.
Wow, you made it thru the first edit rather quickly. If this book is half as entertaining as the first, it’ll be a best seller. I couldn’t put The 12/59 Shuttle down. I look forward to this one, whatever the title may be!
Thanks Sha! I don’t know if it was quick or not….I’m getting impatient to get this thing done. LOL Have a great weekend my dear friend.
Bill! That’s got to be telepathy, I just started writing here when I saw your comment on my blog, thank you! 🙂 I like “The Long Walk Home” but sure you’re going to come up with an even better title – and so good that you’re doing it when the book is finished too. I can’t believe it’s just around the corner – very exciting. And yes my friend, we can only do our best. As long as you’re happy with what you’ve done that’s all that matters. I for one can’t wait till you let us know it’s available. Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you so much, Mel! It is a long, tiring process, but one I love very much. I’m already planning my next book, so I must love it. 🙂 Enjoy your rest and relaxation….go have a nice glass of wine in the countryside.
honestly, I love your title Bill even if it has been used before cause it has so much depth in it and any one in a mood for some retrospection in life…will love it too.
I wish you the best and many more titles friend 🙂
Thank you Ruchira. I’m not sure what I’ll do about the title, but I still have some time to ponder it.
What a peaceful, beautiful photo of the lakeside cabin. Thank you for sharing. My brain will tuck it away for future inspiration, should the muse not strike today.
I’m glad you liked it, Liz! That was my home about six years ago and it was very peaceful indeed.