tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693050953762677969.post5147647886010383847..comments2024-02-16T04:32:52.041-06:00Comments on Plot This: Second Novel NeurosisKatie Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08067504634291164972noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693050953762677969.post-84656625979195872132010-05-19T11:04:17.330-05:002010-05-19T11:04:17.330-05:00I'm in the middle of a block myself. The first...I'm in the middle of a block myself. The first half is so easy to write for me, and then pulling it all together - tough!Robin Lemkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254896327174187893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693050953762677969.post-89379403786049659402010-05-17T08:49:49.705-05:002010-05-17T08:49:49.705-05:00GREAT post, Katie. And yes, you are epic, my dear!...GREAT post, Katie. And yes, you are epic, my dear!Kimberley Griffiths Littlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269829969442171522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693050953762677969.post-69912000242759361302010-05-15T12:48:28.037-05:002010-05-15T12:48:28.037-05:00Seriously, chica ... You've gotta tell me SOME...Seriously, chica ... You've gotta tell me SOMEthing about this new book. I'm a curious cat and it's killing me. <br /><br />I'm changing the genre of one of my older WIPs right now, from women's fiction to YA. I always loved the story and didn't want to let it go, and I love it even more now. There are a few serious changes I have to made that constantly scare the tar out of me, but ... I know once I get it right, I'm gonna love it. Sometimes, I just freak out and wonder if I'll ever know what "right" is. I'd be lying if I said I didn't lose serious sleep over random panic book thoughts. <br /><br />But when everything clicks into place, or when something I'm writing comes alive, I know all the stress was worth it. <br /><br />Okay. That's my motivational speech of the day.JESSJORDANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915521022827231804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693050953762677969.post-85514488752161683172010-05-13T21:14:17.092-05:002010-05-13T21:14:17.092-05:00you'll find your way - i have no doubt!you'll find your way - i have no doubt!Shelli (srjohannes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693050953762677969.post-25094671831575650342010-05-13T20:59:12.487-05:002010-05-13T20:59:12.487-05:00Katie said: Since I knew the set-up, it was real...Katie said: Since I knew the set-up, it was really fun and easy to write. But as soon as I got about 10,000 words in, I started to fear I wouldn't be able to think of anything else good. Does that ever happen to you?<br /><br />OMG, when DOESN'T it happen??????? You are so right- thank goodness for our writer friends and blogger community. Their support is boundless and always so comforting. Keep going girl. You'll do fine!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00031330729309997361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693050953762677969.post-70057742637682852772010-05-13T14:00:42.360-05:002010-05-13T14:00:42.360-05:00awww what a great post!! i totally understand -- a...awww what a great post!! i totally understand -- and i think you're dead right!<br /><br />wishing you the best of luck with everything!!Taherehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111022596822176769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693050953762677969.post-28549967436858516362010-05-13T13:22:26.809-05:002010-05-13T13:22:26.809-05:00It IS going to be epic! And, yes ... I feel that ...It IS going to be epic! And, yes ... I feel that way often!Kelly H-Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324529762031928328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693050953762677969.post-62649849929486654222010-05-13T12:56:32.898-05:002010-05-13T12:56:32.898-05:00Oh, I hit a wall every 10K. The first, the second,...Oh, I hit a wall every 10K. The first, the second, the third... <br /><br />I call it the 10K curse, and yes, I suffer from it greatly. I've already written a second novel, so I have no other excuse...Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693050953762677969.post-72254372266513828142010-05-13T11:52:46.163-05:002010-05-13T11:52:46.163-05:00I think the Sophomore slump is always going to be ...I think the Sophomore slump is always going to be an issue, because--whether it's conscious or not--we're comparing it to the first one and putting pressure on ourselves to prove that we're not just a one book wonder. I'm almost there myself. I'm *just* about to put my agent's revisions to bed, and then *gulp* I have to start a new book. Totally has me terrified. Glad to know I'm not the only one who struggles.<br /><br />Also: word verification? Twalpsie. Funnest sounding word I've heard in a long time. :)Shannon Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08003607156860716462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693050953762677969.post-21497316533433529992010-05-13T11:03:37.602-05:002010-05-13T11:03:37.602-05:00I'm going through second book panic, too. The ...I'm going through second book panic, too. The book that sold is a 180 from the one my editor will look at next. Makes me anxious.Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693050953762677969.post-75217065575039777462010-05-13T10:44:56.453-05:002010-05-13T10:44:56.453-05:00Hurray for friends! What we do without the wisdom...Hurray for friends! What we do without the wisdom and support of others? :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.com