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| Feb 23, 2006 6:11 pm |
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Tips or Advice? |
Danielle Bailey
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I posted the following on another network but received no response, so I thought I'd try here :)
Hello all -
Some of you know that I am more of a technical person than a creative person, though some part of me loves both (hence the web design career I had until recently). I've written for pleasure and cash for most of my life. I was an editor for my high school paper etc and now have regular submissions etc around the web. When I find something that sparks my interest, I write.
I've published an ebook novel and it went ok, but recently I've had the dream to go all out. I've been working on a (to me) powerful suspense thriller manuscript that I've just fallen in love with. The ideas and scenes are fast and furious and I have notebooks filled with ideas. The parts I've let friends & family read have been well received.
My observation/question/aggravation is that I also have ADD, and like many, tend to start projects enthusiastically, but then have trouble finishing them. But this one is *really* important to me - I dream about this manuscript. I'm constantly playing with it in my mind. It's almost like a flash from God it's so powerful. I'm so excited about it that sometimes I can barely sit still. I write odd bits and pieces in my head when I'm in the line at the store or at work.
So, is there any sort of software (I'm a techie, remember?) or tips that anyone may have to keep me focused to see this through to the completion of the manuscript? Heck, I'm not even worried about the kazillion rejection letters I'll probably get as I polish it, but I want to finish it. And I know myself, it's going to be tough. So - if you have any tips or advice, I welcome them. I need them :)
Best wishes,
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