Just when I thought I was done with my plot edits 😅😵💫 ...
Back in 2024 - before I had a wedding to occur my every waking thought and spare second - I managed to complete a full round of plot edits. I was elated! Finally, I was ready to move onto character edits.
Here's the thing though about about character edits (at least in my experience): they don't stay contained.
Every time I dig deeper into character motivations, wounds, and desires, I uncover better plot points. Stronger turns. Missed opportunities. Sometimes entirely new subplots. Which means new scenes. More chapters. More threads to weave in before I can move forward.
And, suddenly, I'm not polishing anymore - I'm building again.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not upset about it. In fact, I'm grateful. Even when I haven't been making obvious, measurable progress, I've still been making mental progress. The story is getting richer. Stonger. More aligned.
But, it is frustrating to feel like I have to step backwards in order to move forwards.
Realistically, it's not even a step back. It's more of a sidestep - one that will ultimately strengthen the entire book.
Still, I'm only human ...
... so, I'm going to let myself feel the frustration for a moment, and then I'll get back to work and make this story the best it can be ✨
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