PeterAC

Hey I'm taking a new approach to writing my book so I'm rewriting it one last time and finishing it no matter what. I'd love for some tips and support though.

PeterAC

I'm looking for an editor and more support. I've been trying to keep myself going for awhile now, but it's hard when I don't have an editor or support. I love you who've helped me in the beginning and I thank you for it all but I'm struggling to keep going and I'm struggling to get my work out there.
          
          @madiesueb @PrairieCreek @electricbones @Sunsetdancer12
          
          You three helped me keep going because I was inspired by your books, comments, and your commitment to write, edit, and revise.
          
          But, I've hit a major writer's block and would like a little bit of support and a dedicated editor to help me.
          
          Thank you, 
          Peter

PrairieCreek

@PeterAC Will do. :-)
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PeterAC

@PrairieCreek Thank you! And keep on writing
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PrairieCreek

@PeterAC Sorry for not responding sooner! I'm trying to finish my own novel (and posted a few chapters of another one in time to quality for the Wattys) so don't have time to give much help. But hopefully once I finish my last few chapters and my daughter goes back to school I'll have more time. Theoretically. LOL
            
            When I hit writer's block, I put on some music that evokes the mood the scene needs. Then I close my eyes and just start imagining the characters. When I do that, my characters tend to start doing/saying things I hadn't even thought of. LOL (There have been times when I'm writing a scene with plans to impart 3 specific pieces of info--but the characters take the dialog in a totally different direction. Sometimes it's hard to reign them in!
            
            If your block is due to the plotline and not just a particular scene, you might need to back up to a prior point in your story and imagine going in a different direction with it. This could help see where the story got off track. Maybe you come up with a better plot thread, or you keep the current one because now you see where you should take it next. You can also look at the story from minor characters' view. How do *they* see what's going on? What's *their* motivation/agenda? 
            
            Another tactic is just to step back and work on something completely different for a few days/week. I did that (wrote a couple short stories for contests) and came back to my novel feeling refreshed and energized again.
            
            Above all, hang in there! We all go through writer's block and feel burnouts. It's normal and it will pass. :D
            
            Hope this helps! 
            
            --Lynne
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PeterAC

Here's a sneak peak at the Next chapter: "Only time will tell"
          
          Three months in and its the first round.  Things have already gone to hell. "They've shut off all exits and the First House have turned against us. They're on Blood Red and won't listen to a thing we say. Fayard is out and orchestrating the whole thing, he's being controlled. The team is stranded in a building and only time will tell if we make it out alright!"

madisueb

Thanks for the vote in my story!!!

PeterAC

@madisueb I will totally do that
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madisueb

Haha.... 
            
            But seriously. I think your like my only reader, you should comment more.
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PeterAC

@madisueb it's okay
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