I’ve done a ton of writing today. Second consecutive productive weekend. I am filled with that rush of excitement about what I am doing. I’m not excited that this book might get sold or published someday — I’m not that dumb. Though I do know it’s good enough for that. The problem is that I don’t know anyone and have never done anything, so my odds are astronomical.
No, I am excited that I have a book that I will FINISH. Someday. I will have written a big fat fucking novel. It’s going to be tight, it’s going to be good. I have wanted to achieve this goal since I was a kid.
Little else happened today. I listened to the Giants game and Brian and I went out for coffee. He worked on the new programming language he is all excited about, and I read some of that novel I bought yesterday. It’s still engaging and fast-moving. I still have the same misgivings I had before, but I am a forgiving reader, especially when the story is interesting.
Another reason to believe in my own writing, by the way.
Hey, I’m good friends with several published writers. When you’re ready, I’m happy to ping them and see if they have any advice/contacts for you. Also, check out Drollerie Press http://drolleriepress.com/?page_id=6, run by friends of mine.
Thanks Steph! I know when I am done I will make an effort, but I’m just trying not to lose focus by uh… focusing on that aspect. You know?
I will definitely let you know…
Your book is totally good. The end.
I’m a dummy and can’t remember what day of your trip you thought you would be in Milwaukee??? Ws it the 17th? I can take a day off or at the very least work a half day.
Yes, the 17th! The Tuesday. We are still figuring out logistics… like, we are going to a Cubs game Monday night, would it be CRAZY to then do the 2-hour drive up to Milwaukee and sleep at Jesse’s and then have the whole entire day to hang out? Since our flight leaves Wednesday morning I think we should spend Tuesday night in Chicago.
The traffic would be bad getting away from the stadium, but then fine after. I think. I drive to and from Chicago all the time, so it’s not a big deal to me. Up to you guys.
We will probably decide closer to the actual date, I think. I need to talk to the husband about what he wants to do. We’ll be doing five hours each way to Midland in the middle of our trip and spending three nights there, so that may account for some burnout…
We can also just come down to Chicago for a night for dinner…