I'm excited as hell about Under My Skin, and I think it's going to be an interesting story, but I just can't focus enough to do it justice right now. When it's like pulling teeth to get 1,000 words out on a story that I'm this stoked about, I know there's one solution and one solution only:
No writing for a week.
Editing? Beta reading? Outlining? Planning? Of course.
Just no writing.
And no, this isn't a guise for a secret writing project that I'm going to spring on the universe in a few days. I really, really, really need a break. I've written a little over 140,000 words in the last month and need to take a breather before I burn out. Of course, there's always a possibility that I will be stricken with a case of "MUST WRITE NOW" before the week is up, and the only cure for that is...well...writing. In that case, I will rejoice and parole myself early so I can put pen to paper, and get on with Under My Skin.
But for the moment, I'm going to cut myself some slack and take a much needed break until July 18, Japan time.
I have three manuscripts that need to be edited during that time, but if you are a writer and need a beta reader for anything, now is the time. I very rarely beta for anyone besides the Usual Suspects (Adam, Scarlett, and Libbie), but I'd be happy to have a look at a WIP or two in the next week.
And I will now leave you with some finely aged eye candy, because eye candy makes me happy.
What? You thought the only guys I dug wore eyeliner or had tattoos?
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Can't pretend I'm not disappointed but that's because I'm a pervert. You do what you gotta do. At least you're not wangsting about it. :D
ReplyDeleteAlso, I approve of Jeff Goldblum.
*must buy Independence Day. Goldblum AND Smith FTW!*
"Aged?" Oh, please.
ReplyDeleteCome on, now, the man is old enough to get senior discounts in some restaurants. He's not farting dust *cough*Teller*cough*, but he's definitely no spring chicken. Though he certainly doesn't LOOK the part... <3 <3 <3
ReplyDeleteI bet when Teller comes you have to carbon-date his spunk.
ReplyDeleteGoldblum is teh sex. Tru fax.
ReplyDeleteYay for recharging!!! I will miss the filth, but we can't have you burning out. :-)
*Menny menny hugs*
Adam