Heh. I love planstering sometimes. Oh sure, on occasion it drives me batty, but every once in a while, I'm writing along and a plot twist just jumps into my head.
Like tonight. I wasn't expecting that particular thing to happen in the story, but I'm sure glad it did. It was almost like reading a book someone else wrote. And it was so good. :grin:
Ever have that happen to you?
Now that I've written that great twist, and posted about it, I'd like to address something someone commented about in another post. Yes, I am moving and writing. I'm also still schooling (albeit on an abbreviated schedule until after the move). It's not as superhuman as it sounds. I pack and prepare during the day while my daughter is reading or doing her online Spanish course. Since I've made a moratorium against any moving activities at night or on the weekends, I can still work on my writing then. (My husband works too hard all week - bringing home the bacon that keeps me fed and housed and hooked into the net - to have to worry about all the moving crap. Besides, we'll have a happier home if we don't work on this particular project together. Trust me.) Plus, since we aren't moving a lot of stuff, I don't really have too much to pack - other than my books. My books, my job. I wouldn't wish that chore to anyone.
Not to mention, I'm a fast typer, so when I do sit down, my output is pretty high. On the other hand, I can only work in short spurts, so an hour or two works better for me anyway. It's all good. Sometimes I wish I could write for longer periods, but my brain goes on strike if I work it in long stretches.
Anyway, don't expect any output late next week. This stuff has to get from here to there in a few days time, and then I have a moving sale to take care of. I expect to be a toad during those days.
Keep up the good words out there. Time for me to get back to work.
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I love it when my characters do things that I don't expect them to. So much fun.
ReplyDeleteHappy moving.
The thought of trying to pack up all my books and move them somewhere is not one that I wish to contemplate.
I love those unexpected things! Sometimes those little "gifts" are what make the day's writing worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteI love it when something unexpected but great develops out of nowhere. It is those moments that make writing a joy.
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