Another lesson in trusting...

Subject: Another lesson in trusting... Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:33 pm

Yesterday, I wrote THE END on the novel I have been co-writing for the past six months.

It was a huge lesson in trusting the process. We often hear those words.
About 45K words into the book, I doubted we could do it. I worried the plot line was not sufficient to carry the novel to where it needed to be for the particular genre--100K words, from what my agent suggested.

I had to do some serious self-talk to push past the doubt and fear. The words kept coming!

Now, we will proof and do a little revision. Then, who knows?

I am so proud to have been a part of writing the book. Plus, proud the universe thought me worthy of writing it!

I'm dancing. Can you tell?

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Subject: Re: Another lesson in trusting... Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:38 pm

Congratulations and good work!

Malcolm
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Subject: Re: Another lesson in trusting... Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:18 am

Way to go Rhett - that's no small accomplishment and you're setting a great example (writers must write, no matter what!).
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Subject: Re: Another lesson in trusting... Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:50 am

Just don't stop dancing. You made quite an accomplishment!
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Subject: Re: Another lesson in trusting... Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:52 am

Congrats!
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Subject: Re: Another lesson in trusting... Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:09 am

Rhett,
you are unique. Don't change.
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Subject: Another lesson in trusting... Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:38 pm

I second and third that, Rhett,-Keep dancing! Best of luck with the book.

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Subject: Re: Another lesson in trusting... Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:11 pm

Good job, Rhett. Hope all goes well from here on out.
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I trust you are going to celebrate now! Go for it!

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Subject: Re: Another lesson in trusting... Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:54 pm

Yay!!
I can't wait to read it!!!

You are a gifted writer, you know. You are. You are.

That ... and you are just a super cool person.

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Subject: Re: Another lesson in trusting... Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:33 pm

Thank you, all.

Now, I have to write the synopsis. I have whined about that topic before...

I liken it to eating the over-baked crust after enjoying the gooey pie filling.
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Subject: Re: Another lesson in trusting... Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:16 am

"eating the over-baked crust after enjoying the gooey pie filling."

Is that the southern way of eating pies or the madhatter method? scratch

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Subject: Re: Another lesson in trusting... Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:48 am

What a great feeling, Rhett. Congratulations!

I'm just starting
my next one, and I'm facing the same doubts and fears I always have.
I'd thought it would be easier since I'm writing with a co-writer, but
it's not.

Would love to hear about your book. Is it a Southern fiction as well?
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I'm still enjoying the one about the fishing...

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Subject: Re: Another lesson in trusting... Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:26 am

It is a political fiction--a total departure for me. My coauthor is a retired politician--one I greatly respect. I couldn't resist adding in humor, though. Of course, when you add the south and politics, humor just kind of shows up for a visit. What a Face

Glad you liked the fishin' story, Ahab. It is based on a true story--my dad and my nephew.
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