So I feel slightly better about how much of a struggle getting through yesterdayās five chapters was now that I realize the word count was a full third longer than the first batch. Hoping that was unusually extensive, ācause man it sucked. Of course, trying to cram the work into a few hours didnāt helpā¦
Generally angsting over how hard it is to get characterization and plot reveals right in-flow. And how my book map always ends up needlessly and confusingly complex. And also how the word count keeps inflating instead of being trimmed. I even cut whole phrases!
Also, Iām tired. Also, Iām hooked on Narbonic and finding it difficult to focus. Also, itās mid afternoon and Iād really love a nap. Bleargh.
Rewrites notes:
Focus on making Ravel more relatable, appealing (gentle, aware of her fears), frame Cadenceās refusal as more āyou donāt need thisā + childish disinterest.
Wednesday
Start Time: 3 pm
Location: Abbotsford; home; couch