Progress Report (2) A Death in Spring:1968
Years ago I heard a writer, I can't remember whom, say that he always wrote the last page of a book first. That way he knew where he was going. Well being young and stupid I didn't think much of his advice.
But now, just half way through A Death in Spring: 1968 I spent today writing the last major scene in the book. Certainly some of the details contained in it will change before the book is finished. However, in essence it will remain the same.
When writing A Death In Winter: 1963 it was at exactly the same stage that I felt compelled to write the final scene of that book. About 95% of what I wrote appears in the published book.
I've been thinking why do I need to do this? My conclusion is that in the middle of any long project everything you've done looks like rubbish and you doubt your ability to finish the task. It's the saggy middle that you have to push past to achieve your target.
By writing the ending it gives me reassurance as to where I'm going all I then have to do is work out how to get there. Well it works for me.
Best wishes,
Jim
But now, just half way through A Death in Spring: 1968 I spent today writing the last major scene in the book. Certainly some of the details contained in it will change before the book is finished. However, in essence it will remain the same.
When writing A Death In Winter: 1963 it was at exactly the same stage that I felt compelled to write the final scene of that book. About 95% of what I wrote appears in the published book.
I've been thinking why do I need to do this? My conclusion is that in the middle of any long project everything you've done looks like rubbish and you doubt your ability to finish the task. It's the saggy middle that you have to push past to achieve your target.
By writing the ending it gives me reassurance as to where I'm going all I then have to do is work out how to get there. Well it works for me.
Best wishes,
Jim
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