ANALYSIS–This chapter hasn't been fun--this chapter functions as a reaction moment and a bridge to the climax , which makes for a squirrely bit of writing, but I pushed through and finished it yesterday...and then promptly deflated when I read it over and hated it. This morning I read it over again and hated it still, but I also could see how I was lollygagging. I sketched out a revision that would cut several scenes out and get us to the the emotional heart of the ending faster, which means I need to rewrite the chapter. Some part of me is trying to convince me to move on, but--if you'll permit me a volleyball analogy (god, I miss volleyball))--this chapter is like tossing the ball before the serve of the final chapter. If the toss is off, the ball will go long or into the net and what's the point of coming all this way to blow the game on a serve.
PLAN–(8/6- 8/13)- Revise chapter 28 and do a draft of chapter 29 and the epilogue. Is that realistic? Probably not given I've got a shit ton going on this week, but I'm also aware that I will likely want to revise the draft so I'm going to push to get the draft on paper.
(I'm new to your RAP, but I'm very excited to get going! I'll give this week a try.)
RECKONING—Free write, research, booked a research trip
ANALYSIS–Lately, I've enjoyed the freedom of organic freewriting and intuitively following where the story is leading. I've found the characters are deepening and the scenes are becoming richer. At this point, it's time to move to a more structured writing practice in this WIP, so that I don't go down unnecessary rabbit holes.
PLAN–(8/6- 8/13) Revise beat sheet for Act 1, 2, 3. Set goal dates for 1st draft completion.
CATHY'S WEEKLY R.A.P— July 30, 2023
RECKONING—Finished a draft of chapter 28.
ANALYSIS–This chapter hasn't been fun--this chapter functions as a reaction moment and a bridge to the climax , which makes for a squirrely bit of writing, but I pushed through and finished it yesterday...and then promptly deflated when I read it over and hated it. This morning I read it over again and hated it still, but I also could see how I was lollygagging. I sketched out a revision that would cut several scenes out and get us to the the emotional heart of the ending faster, which means I need to rewrite the chapter. Some part of me is trying to convince me to move on, but--if you'll permit me a volleyball analogy (god, I miss volleyball))--this chapter is like tossing the ball before the serve of the final chapter. If the toss is off, the ball will go long or into the net and what's the point of coming all this way to blow the game on a serve.
PLAN–(8/6- 8/13)- Revise chapter 28 and do a draft of chapter 29 and the epilogue. Is that realistic? Probably not given I've got a shit ton going on this week, but I'm also aware that I will likely want to revise the draft so I'm going to push to get the draft on paper.
EQ's Weekly Rap - July 30
(I'm new to your RAP, but I'm very excited to get going! I'll give this week a try.)
RECKONING—Free write, research, booked a research trip
ANALYSIS–Lately, I've enjoyed the freedom of organic freewriting and intuitively following where the story is leading. I've found the characters are deepening and the scenes are becoming richer. At this point, it's time to move to a more structured writing practice in this WIP, so that I don't go down unnecessary rabbit holes.
PLAN–(8/6- 8/13) Revise beat sheet for Act 1, 2, 3. Set goal dates for 1st draft completion.
I love this hybrid process. Revising the beat sheet is so important to help you get a sense of how long the rest of the draft might take.