Well, Number Two is finished (for the moment). Got to that point at which I knew it was done - was the way I wanted it (for the time-being). Enjoyed a day of feeling pleased with the way it had worked out, before beginning to wonder about Number Three. Celebrated this by going for a wander around the town and to have a look at the effects of a recent king tide: it ate several metres of dune and closed a road by throwing rocks across it (and the walking track). Pretty awesome. Glad I wasn't in the car at time. Glad I wasn't walking there at the time.
Am going to be travelling around a bit for a short while now, so may seem a little distant from blogdom at times, but will try and post (and visit blogs) when I can.
6 comments:
Enjoyed the post, Paul.
I think the inability to truly 'finish' with a story - be it a book or a short story - is one of the most frustrating things about writing. With so many jobs in life it's easy to put a line under them and say - "Done it!" You teach a class for a year; they leave; finish, they're on their own. I've just built a wall; it's done; I won't need to tinker with it again. But a story, a book - even when it's in print I want to change it. I've come closest to satisfaction with a short story. I really believed it was done, that it couldn't be improved. Then a word didn't seem quite right....
What is it about writing that drives us to seek perfection?
Phew you got there - you owe yourself a large drink Paul - well done, can't wait to see it in the shops!
Hi Paul,
By "number two" I suppose you mean your second novel? A toast to you. I've been out of the loop for a while. i am glad to see you still here. Cheers. -Mike.
Paul:
Congratulations. I can't even begin to imagine how you must feel - what a sense of accomplishment.
Great pictures of the countryside.
Happy trails.
Congratulations on finishing number 2 Paul. All the best with it and hopefully see you soon!
Hurrah, hurrah, hurrah!
Naturally I'm celebrating about the potential of us winning The Ashes.....
No okay...it was your book! I was just teasing!
(We've no chance of winning The Ashes - but hey, a girl can dream....)
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