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The Trouble With Writing

25 Monday Jul 2016

Posted by Courtney Killian (@SCourtney94) in Writing Problems

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Well this is certainly an unfamiliar sight. I haven’t done anything with this series in a long time. Well, I’ve actually been away from blogging for a month, but that’s besides the point. So sorry!

Unfortunately, I will not be doing blog posts for a couple weeks after this, but that is because I will be out of town. I’ll be in Hawaii!

Anyway, today we are looking at the trouble with writing again, after so long of being away from this. This week, we’re looking at editing.

Oh, editing. I can’t stand it. Well, I mean, I tolerate it becauseĀ  a lot of writing is editing, but it doesn’t mean I actually have to like it.

Currently, I am focusing on a major rewrite for one of my manuscripts. Ugh, right? I mean, I’ve already done a major rewrite of this manuscript once. I hate the fact that I have to do it again. Life of a writer.

The fact is, sometimes it seems like we are writing a whole new book (or is that just me?). It’s a pain, but it’s all for the betterment of the book. And this is before the editor gets ahold of it!

I’m guessing it’s for the betterment of the book, anyway. I’m just hoping the editor doesn’t tell me to put everything I’ve cut out back in! The beta readers have said a lot of negative things about those chapters, so I guess that’s something.

But don’t pay much attention to that last part. It’s late and I’m tired and my mind is everywhere.

Anyway, sometimes we feel frustrated with our manuscript, but we can’t give up. It will be all worth it when we get that book out. I would know!

Well, I guess I’m off to maybe get some sleep now. Maybe I’ll feel rested enough to write on the plane! Until then, keep on writing.

The Trouble With Writing

11 Monday Apr 2016

Posted by Courtney Killian (@SCourtney94) in Writing Problems

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It’s Monday, so it’s another time to look at what the trouble of writing is. These can be quite entertaining.

This week, we’re looking at being so close, yet so far away from the end.

If you’ve been following me on either site for any length of time, you know that I have been hand-writing a draft. I know it sounds insane, but with changing it from first person to third and having a lot of different plot changes…it sounded easier than the daunting task of switching screens back and forth all the time, or making a lot of use out of the backspace. I do that enough already!

I’m getting so close to the end. I have less than 20 pages left (finally!), and I have no doubt that I can get it done fairly soon. Then of course I’ll have to type it…but I’m not ready to think about that yet.

We all get close to the end. Maybe the end you’re facing is the end of a draft, or maybe you’re getting close to the final draft of your manuscript before you publish it. Whatever it is, the end can be an exciting time. The only problem is getting there.

Why does it seem like every single time we get close to the end, there are more distractions than ever? It sure does get frustrating, doesn’t it? Maybe a family member needs you. A friend needs you. Those things are understandable. But every once in a while, there are some that just are not acceptable. You get distracted by the internet, maybe (been there, done that).

I’m not saying the use of the internet isn’t acceptable. How else are you going to research (okay, I know there’s encyclopedias, but when you’re already sitting down in front of a computer…)? Research is important, but so is writing. Don’t get distracted so close to the end.

Okay, I think I’m done ranting about it for now. Wednesday may be a continuation about this. See you then!

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The Trouble With Writing

27 Monday Apr 2015

Posted by Courtney Killian (@SCourtney94) in Writing Problems

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We all have our challenges with writing. I know I do. But as frustrating as these challenges can be, I know it’s not near as frustrating as the person I was talking with this weekend. I never caught his name. I wish I had.

I was talking to him, and he said one of his hands is actually paralyzed, so he was forced to type with just one hand.

I don’t know about you, but that would frustrate me so much.

I will be talking about this on my other website today (My Life According To Courtney), and actually attempt to type with just one hand. I’m excited yet dreading the process. Oh, and I’ll be typing with my right hand. I’m left-handed, so that’s a pretty big deal.

I feel sorry for this writer. He said he’s gotten used to it, and I have no doubt he has, but I still can’t imagine going through something like that. He said he used to type with both hands before he became paralyzed.

I just…wow. I’m going to figure out what a challenge learning about it is when I start working on the other post.

Like I said, though, we all have our challenges. Some challenges are bigger than others. My biggest challenge seems to be repetitiveness. I go on and on and on…you get the picture.

So, what is your biggest writing challenge? Let me know in the comments!

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