Change of Plans

Hi kids! So I know for the longest time I said I was going to send out my book to publishers and agencies the first of June, but there’s been a change of plans. I don’t know what it is, or why it’s happened, but I’m no longer “in love” with my characters, which is kind of a problem, especially when you are trying to edit and make sure everything is cleaned up and just the way you want it. Whatever the reason, I’m putting “David” (that’s the new working title) on hold for at least today, if not longer. I have four chapters left to clean up and they are my favorite and hardest to do. Maybe that’s why I’m so passive about editing them???

I have a question for all my writing (and reading) friends. Do you ever feel like you are the only one who would want to read your stuff?? That’s how I’m feeling right now. I feel like my book, my characters, my story (although I hate when people reference my book as a story…sounds so insignificant to me. Anyone can write a story, it takes a long time to write a book) is STUPID.I’m terrified to send it out, although I know if I don’t, I will never have a future in writing. I feel it in my gut though, and I’ve learned that my gut is usually right. What I’m having a hard time discerning is whether I’m just scared or actually right?? Help!!

I did just recently read Russell Brand’s book “My Booky Wook” and if you don’t mind the language and slightly risqué material, it’s really a good read. He writes in a way that is so personable, like it’s just him talking and not trying to sound super formal (although I had to have a dictionary while I read because he uses a crazy vocab). Anyway, I’m prattling on again. Hope you’re enjoying the rain or lucky enough to be somewhere sunny.I think I should have bought a boat instead of a car, but whatev.

**Rae