End of the Day Writing Update

[queenoftheskies]

Well, here I am again, recording what I've accomplished on my novel today. And, as I post, I ponder on questions that have been raised while I've been writing tonight.

I've always heard you should write whether you're inspired or not. Don't wait for the muse. That's pretty much what I've developed the ability to do. Except for a couple of days I haven't felt well, I've hit my goal, which is now up to 8 pages per day so I can finish this rough draft in time for a workshop later this month.

However, is there really a lot of value in words that are forced? I feel like what I write when I'm not inspired is not good. It's crap. And, yes, I've heard that crap can be fixed, but sometimes I feel like I don't have the talent to do so.

I've been told that I'm just blind and prejudiced against my own writing. I've been told it's from writing when I'm exhausted after putting in a full day at work and shuttling kids around after school. But, is it? I ask myself this question all the time...especially tonight. I wrote 8 pages, but I don't feel like it's good. I hope that, after I sleep, I'll be pleased by the fact that I have something to edit and not just blank space on the screen.

Beginning of the End 2116 words for the day

69,131 words total so far.

On the upside, someone recommended a great editor today, so maybe after I finish and get a few revisions done, that's the way to go.

But, for now, it's time to grab some sleep. Thank God tomorrow's Friday!!!