so, what am i doing about it?

After confessing my recent sins (specifically Avoidance and Procrastination) I've been making efforts to combat these pitfalls. My accomplishments thus far:

* I've been steadily working my way through the pile of books I've amassed. Some of them have been useful and I took notes. Others I perused but decided not to spend much time with them. It feels good to see that pile shrink, it was starting to bug me.

* I've been writing relatively steadily all week. Just come home and write a scene before dinner. That's all. Just one scene. You can do it. And when you're done, yes, you can watch Angel on Netflix.

My future challenge: I already know there are things I want to change and develop in what I've already written, but I don't think now is the time to backtrack. Now might be the time to forge ahead. Take note of all my future changes and keep moving into the book. I'm sure that more changes and ideas will be added to that list as I continue, anyhow. And I don't want to get stuck in that loop of constantly nitpicking Part One and ignoring the fact that I have no Part Two or Three. I might take a break to read a novel (I have a hard time writing a novel and reading one at the same time – especially if it's YA) and brainstorm ideas for Part Two. But limit the time spend brainstorming and make sure to get back to work before long – I know a good Avoidance strategy when I hear it!