What a stinkbomb

[pjthompson]

So I wrote this partial first draft eight years ago, right?

The good news is that the core idea is sound, and that I've learned a lot since then and growed me up some as a writer. The bad news is that "reclaiming" this draft is a deeply painful experience. The urge to chuck it all and start everything from scratch is almost irresistible, but I'm pushing forward. I think it's important for me to have a finished first draft rather than an endlessly rewritten and reworked partial. Once the damned thing is in the can, then I can ruthlessly rip out this opening and redo it, but I really really really really think I need to finish.

Doesn't mean I have happy feet while I'm going through the old material, but at least I'm walking the walk.

Comments

[sartorias.livejournal.com]

I bet anything your subconscious is doing some learning, or you wouldn't have the urge to soldier on, esp if it's a grind.

[pjthompson]

You're right. When it's hardest, I think it's because you're learning the most on some hinky dinky level. :-)

[handworn.livejournal.com]

You go, Pam!

[pjthompson]

Thanks, Matt.

[kmkibble75.livejournal.com]

Yes, get the story out, then make it better.
I feel your pain, though.

[pjthompson]

You may be feeling it even more literally once I finish chapter five. That's when I circle back to chapter one and start sending chapters out. Bwaha.

[kmkibble75.livejournal.com]

I will bear whatever pain that causes quite happily. :-)

[pjthompson]

Heroic, truly heroic. :-)

[hollailama.livejournal.com]

Good luck reworking it. Sounds like a challenging project, but as long as you're inspired, it'll be good for you!

[pjthompson]

Like I said, I think the idea is good. I'm not so certain about my execution of it.