The road to publication is strewn with the bones of men who faltered and died during the mid-book.
- James D. Macdonald, Absolute Write Forums
Can I just say how true this is?
I've reached the middle. Because I'm skipping scenes and writing without a fixed outline, I have somehow managed to get over the beginning and reach the middle of my book. I'm going to go back and fill those scenes in, the ones that I know I must write but didn't the first time around as I was busy moving the story forward. However, in terms of the story if not the word count, I've reached the middle.
And like predicted, it's sagging a little. I'm determined not to give up even though it's getting tough. I don't know if this "tough" is going to last a few days or be a pain in the backside for a while, but regardless, I'm motivated enough to move past it.
This is the real test for me, I think. There's another idea that calls to me, there's other writing to be done, and I've reached the hardest part.
Will I get through it? I hope so. Watch this space for more.
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