I haven’t written a book from beginning to end that hasn’t been contracted in a long time. I’ve decided after I finish up Wolf Unbound, I’m going to write Sisters of Mercy. The full. Period. I haven’t done this since last year. Writing partials and selling that way is nice. It saves time and I don’t get so attached to the book so if it doesn’t sell I’m not as sad. At the same time, it’s like taking a few bites of a meal and wandering off.
Anyway, by pushing and finishing up Wolf Unbound way before my October deadline, I’ll have some time of my own. I don’t owe anyone anything until January so I’m going to finish this book because I want to. This writing thing has to be a balance for me and while I love the books I write on contract - obviously or I wouldn’t have written the partials to begin with - the idea of writing something wholly for myself, without any constraints but those I place on my own, makes me very happy. It’s a simple thing and god knows I want to sell this book of course, but I think at least once a year I want to do this if I can.
Let’s see - Thursday
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45,549 / 70,000
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Wolf Unbound
Friday
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Wolf Unbound
I’m cooking, consistently working my way toward the end of the book and I’m liking where the story is going.
For Thursday and Friday
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Sisters Of Mercy conjures up all kinds of scenarios. What is the book about? I think it’s neat that you are writing this book without a contract. Will it make it more edgy? Will it make it less edgy? Just musing!
by Bev July 14th, 2007 at 3:06 pmSometimes you have to write just for fun or the pressure can start to mess with your head and your muse.
Good plan, and hurrah for Wolf Unbound!
by Charlene July 14th, 2007 at 4:59 pmThe title is very interesting can you give us a clue what it’s about.
by Christine July 15th, 2007 at 4:59 pmCongrats on Wolf Unbound. It’s always nice to finish early.
Good luck with Sisters of Mercy. It’s always great to take some time and do a project just because you want to.
by N.J. Walters July 16th, 2007 at 11:53 am