I just spent the last several hours tying up some loose threads on the YA project I’ve (most recently ) been working on since last fall. Basically, I wrote pages of notes in order to have a map for the next time I pick it up. The thing is, I cannot put any more energy into this project right now. My critique group gave me feedback last Wednesday on the first 30 pages and it’s still a hot mess. My words, not theirs. Their feedback was spot-on and they offered some great suggestions, but my heart isn’t in it anymore. This is a project I drafted ten years ago and over the following decade revised multiple times. It’s definitely a better story than it was before, but it’s still not where it needs to be.
So. I’m setting it aside because the characters and plot have become a jumble in my mind. I can’t see the forest for the trees and I’m sick of trying.
Whew. I’m feeling a mixture of emotions right now, but there’s a whole lot of relief in letting go.
Tying up those loose ends can be excruciating.. I feel for you
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Thank you for commiserating with me. It was a chore, but now it’s done. And now I can focus on a project I enjoy. Wishing you happy writing, too!
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Been there, done that! The nice thing is that you know that you can always pick it up again if you get inspired, but in the meantime you can move on.
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Yep. This particular manuscript seems to always, always be waiting for me. It’s a dance we do…
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