Monday, December 7, 2009
Can't bring myself to start rereading
Today I made some progress, finally, on necessary revisions. I made a to do list (I know, Dave, stop laughing). I labeled folders ready to receive relevant information. I put them in a briefcase with one copy of the first draft, blank paper, highlighters, and pens. When I can manage to locate them, I'll add scissors, tape, and a stapler. In the research-y folders I started to ask myself questions I need answered, one per page. I opened a master document in Word and a new section in OneNote on my tablet pc and put it in the briefcase too. Well, actually, I did not do this yet, but I will, real soon. Then I will have to add these files to my virtual briefcase so I can synch them to my more powerful laptop. I copied forms from how-to-write books to fill out for each character, in addition to similar goodies which will help me keep details straight. These are in the proper folders. I thought about the fact that I have to construct a timeline with major dates of each character's backstory as well as a detailed timeline for the story itself. I am anxious to get the original outline off my whiteboard and starting over with revisions under the new, improved, post-Draft One plan. Finally, I lifted the first page of the manuscript off the pile, read it, threw my hands up in despair, took a Valium and a nap. After that I decided to become a knitwear designer. So far, so good.
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