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Celebrate good times - #MFRW Author 52-week Blog Challenge

4/13/2018

 
This week's belated installment for the #MFRW 52-week Blog Challenge focuses on "How I celebrate completing my manuscript."

That's easy: I have a small breakdown. It doesn't last long. After making damned sure to save the file, I heave a deep breath, shut down the computer, and let my brain disengage while I rummage for a glass and either wine or whiskey. I'm partial to dry reds, bourbon, and single malt scotch, the last being an acquired taste that I have to acquire every time I taste it. Next, I carry the beverage to the sofa, sit, and simply fall apart.

For a few hours, I'm good for absolutely nothing. Don't try to hold a conversation with me. I don't care to read. I don't even really care what's on TV.

I don't find writing cathartic, as do many people. Finishing that manuscript, though ... ah, yes, that's cathartic. That's the release from the tension built up by writing the story.

After the crash--usually the next day--I force myself to get back into gear and notify my editor: "Hey, Cindy, that manuscript's ready. Work your magic!" Then I've usually got a couple of weeks to let my mind wander until she sends back her edits. Those begin with a compliment to prepare me for lots and lots of red lines crisscrossing the manuscript.

I don't mind the red lines. I specify, "Be brutal." If I'm lucky, she is. Because that makes the writing better.

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Trevann link
4/14/2018 01:30:55 pm

On the last leg to “the end”, I have usually expended a great deal of emotional energy. Consequently, like you I am not good for much for a while. I also find myself a little sad.

Holly Bargo
4/14/2018 01:55:44 pm

I can understand that sadness, since an author has spent a lot of time with those characters and, oftentimes, grows very fond of them.

Molly Daniels link
4/16/2018 05:16:07 pm

Definitely have to have the celebratory glass of wine:)

Holly Bargo
4/16/2018 05:38:17 pm

You bet!


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