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Hilary posted an update in the group
December SloMo 7 years, 4 months ago Sorry I’m late, but here now for mutual encouragement. I’m working on structural edit of novel, having done one and two-thirds drafts. Have been trying to hone and clarify main story arc and am now trying to work out how and where the subplots intersect/have an impact on the main plot. Like some of you, I am feeling the fear, mainly because it’s all taking SUCH a long time to come together. I keep feeling I’m making progress and then thinking I’ll never EVER get it done. This is the novel whose first chapter was runner up in retreat west’s comp, and I really want to submit it to the agent who judged it but oh when will it be ready? So – target for December? Not sure… (!!)
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Oh good luck! I feel your pain! Are you doing the splendid post it notes!?
Congrats on being a runner up, Hilary. I also feel I’m making progress then decide the opposite is true. It sounds as though you’re making v good headway. The structural stuff needs doing and you’re doing it. Congrats on that too, and pat yourself on the back.
Thank you, Libby and Raine. Yes, post-its have played a part; also multi-coloured highlighting in Word. It all helps.
I use a chapter plan in a separate word doc too. This can be changed as often as required but without it I’m lost.
Well done @hilary on pushing on. I know what you mean about the false summits, but keep,faith. It does just take that long. If it’s any consolation I’m on draft, er, 20 with at least another round of edits to go! And trust me: the agent will wait, there’s no rush. I took a whole year between the request for the full and sending it, and it was fine.