June 04, 2002
Another day, another draft
Voila! I now have a finished draft of "Computer Dating". I finished it up this morning with amusing accompaniment from my stereo, which seemed to be reading my mind as far as songs the randomizer chose to play. Yes, it's true. I've finally gotten past my block about writing at home. I've managed to find myself the perfect little corner to curl up and write in. Naturally, it's not my desk.
Of course, now I want something new to work on. The new novel is slowly percolating in the back of my mind, cooking while I sleep, I imagine. I keep eyeing the massive manuscript of The Host sitting on my desk and pondering how best to start tackling it. I think I may spend the afternoon breaking it down to sections of a couple chapters apiece. Then I'll start with a careful readthrough with a red pen handy, to really pin down the problem areas. Maybe by the time I get sick of that, the other novel will have simmered long enough for me to start actually outlining it. That's what I'm hoping at least.
