Must find sleep #ROW80 #IWSG
We’re into week 1 of implementing changes as a result of the beta reads and my brain hurts. I lucked out to have one beta who also an editor by trade, and I have to say, these are the best critiques I think I’ve ever gotten at this stage. I love a good detailed critique that doesn’t beat around the bush. Hearing “this is awesome” feels great, but in reality, it’s super unhelpful. So, I’m chugging along and working from a printed copy myself to find the rest of the details that need to be adjusted.
In other news, I can’t remember the last time I slept for more than two consecutive hours–or at least slept without dreaming about this stupid MS. If I don’t sleep tonight, I may go nutters very, very soon!!
Current Projects
Book 1: Beyond the Divide (Paranormal, Urban Fantasy) 9959 words
Book 2: Bound and Unbroken (BDSM Romance) 1st set of beta reads done–62055 words
January Goals
Writing
Finish another 20k on Beyond the Divide
Incorporate beta suggestions on Bound and Unbroken
Add 10k to Bound and Unbroken
Send Bound and Unbroken to editor
Accomplishments this week:
I don’t remember how much I’ve added to Bound, but I’m getting closer to my minimum goal of 70k
I also have a few new ideas for scenes and areas that need expanded.Non-Writing Goals
Get back to Juicing more often.
Become more active in my regular blogging activities and in visiting other blogs. I normally get a few visits done and then something comes up and I never get back around to finishing up comments. So I plan to make it a part of my daily routine to visit a few other blogs each day (instead of trying to do it in one swoop).
Accomplishments this week:
Yeish, all I want is sleep!
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