Writing Tip–You’re Not Done When You Think You’re Done

September 14, 2009 by
Filed under: Lessons Learned, Writing Tip 

I scaled a major hurdle with the completion of my rough draft. If I can say anything, at least I can say that I can write a book. I can plot it, populate it with characters, and present a problem with its solution. In my mind, that’s a huge feat.

I am in the process of submitting my book to agents. Having the book completed puts me at some advantage in that I’m not scrambling to complete a work if I’m called to duty. It’s done. I have a new goal now.

Just because I’m done with it doesn’t mean I’m done. There’s the next important task–starting on the next one. Fortunately, I have a good idea with an interesting plot twist. I know my selected setting well.

To guide my next project, I’m using a book that I found extremely helpful the first go-around, Hallie Ephron’s, “Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel.” I admit: I’m still new at this. I need the direction that this book provides. The direction is good too. It encourages the writer to consider the background and backstory of the characters and settings. It raises the questions we may not know to ask and gives us fodder that will percolate in our subconscious when writing. It is an invaluable tool.

The task of creating a new novel is daunting. I’ve struggled to remember how I got to this place. With Ephron’s kind guidance, my next book will become a reality.

Hallie Ephron’s, “Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel.”

Writing Tip Youre Not Done When You Think Youre Done

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