tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610236969113047277.post3915786433684132680..comments2023-10-19T11:10:16.683+01:00Comments on Nayu's Realm: Diplomatic Disaster: update #1 plus my preconceptions about writing for childrenNayuleskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693548526829437580noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610236969113047277.post-68263808667273646732011-01-15T14:19:56.873+00:002011-01-15T14:19:56.873+00:0080 books? Wow! It would be wonderful to write that...80 books? Wow! It would be wonderful to write that many - it's simply spectacular! <br /><br />3 days to write a first draft - I can actually believe that. It's a lot of hard work though, and I've learnt that there is a limit to how much I can write a day. It does seem to get easier to write the more I do it. I think in a lot of ways I'm getting to understand my Muse a lot better. I don't look so shocked when she veers off at a tangent, because I'm learning that I can trust her (most of the time!) to make the right decision. <br /><br />It does help with DD that I'm using a character I know. It makes me feel like I'm right at home. It's such a pleasure to watch Safiya work as a bodyguard. I know what happens between IT and DD (I haven't quite written those novels yet), and I love being able to write what she'll be like. <br /><br />It's okay that you recognize that you're lazy. I'm sure if you put your mind to it, you could slowly increase your productivity. <br /><br />That's what I'm trying to do at the moment. Mostly for my health I'm focusing on balancing life. I used to go online so many times a day, the hours would fly by. I'm trying to come online only when I have to - ideally just once a day. Cutting down on Twitter by only posting links to posts makes a huge difference. <br /><br />Concentrating on the task in hand coupled with determination to succeed also makes a difference. I was a little surprised this morning at how easily the words flowed. There were a few stutters from my Muse, but generally I got stuck in and totally enjoyed myself! <br /><br />I'm hoping this feeling lasts forever, of loving my Muse and getting on well with her. I'm not naive to think it will be all smooth sailing - although at the time it isn't fun I later find it entertaining when I've had a difficult section of writing. <br /><br />I'm at such an early stage in my writing career, but hearing that my alpha readers enjoy my work despite it being un-edited is great encouragement. I could probably fill the entire document with red pen on my own. However, knowing that I've got a few things right increases my resolve to work even harder until my books are published. <br /><br />(Come on, I want world domination with my fellow writers!)<br /><br />Sorry for making this so long - I didn't mean to write so much :) <br /><br />I think my point is if you set your mind on something, you can do it. I've wanted to create more time in the day, so I'm cutting down on net surfing which adds a significant amount to my day. It is a sacrifice because I miss knowing what all my friends are doing, but it's one I have to take at the moment.Nayuleskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693548526829437580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610236969113047277.post-41532812471333994532011-01-15T13:23:08.966+00:002011-01-15T13:23:08.966+00:00I've learnt as a writer, that I'm lazy. Ye...I've learnt as a writer, that I'm lazy. Yep. Agatha Christie popped out about 80 books, and I've heard of other mystery writers getting their book all written in 3 days. I'd love to have the productivity they have. I think e-books are bringing the novella back in fashion. Sounds like you're having fun with your WIP :-)Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642615452680721583noreply@blogger.com