Today was a day full of errands and tasks that definitely interrupted the flow of writing that I would like to have had, especially considering that tomorrow is Thanksgiving. I did get up extra early today so I could get a few hours of writing in before the first item on my checklist, an early dentist appointment. All went well on that front. My teeth are healthy. No cavities or anything, so that's always good to hear.
I unfortunately had to miss the NaNoWriMo write-in today. I'll go back and watch it on Youtube when I get the chance. I'll hopefully use it this month, but the write-in videos are useful for any project at any time of year, really.
Yesterday I spoke about doing novel swaps and Beta reading for fellow Wrimos, as well as the revision pledge I'm taking part it. You can go back and read it if you're interested.
I really hope that we get as many people as possible on board for the revision pledge, but I understand if any of you just feel like you need a break from your Nano novels. I'll be taking a few weeks away from my current WIP to work on some other writing projects before I return to take part in revisions..
When I was speaking to an IRL friend (and fellow Wrimo) yesterday afternoon, I asked her if she'd be willing to join in the challenge and take the revision pledge with me. I'll admit that I expected her to say yes, but instead she responded with something along the lines of, "Sometimes you need a break from your novel so you can look at it from a fresh(er) perspective." Words of wisdom.
Also, in addition to giving myself a break from my novels, I like to have other people (usually friends and other writers, preferably both, as well as some writer friends) take a look at what I've written. It kills two birds with one stone. Not only does it prevent the development of Early Onset Tunnel Vision Syndrom, but it also lets you know how your intended audience might respond to the book. You have one way of looking at things, but there are millions of ways to look at things. Getting as many different viewpoints on your work as possible helps you to see things from alternate perspectives.
Who else likes to take this approach? Are there specific methods that you've found work for you when revising your novel after Nano? In my experience, too much time spent on the same project is detrimental to my writing as a whole. I have a widely varied style and taste when it comes to my writing, and I like to indulge the many sides of that. But what has novel writing taught all of you? Share your own words of wisdom below!
--Britni M
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