Sometimes, @bookstodon , the landscape of writing is so alien and hostile that you cannot see the book you were writing, the characters you were breathing life into, or the idea you began the entire journey with.
Then you start some #amwriting theory, just talking outloud to a trusted sounding board (in this case my partner), and they politely listen for 15 minutes. They get the joy of being there when you hit upon the ideal turn, the twist, the character revelation that will work, that creates sense once again from your unearthly landscape, that makes it Okay to Stop Worrying, and proceed with your edits.
Then you #amreading over your work, and liking it, and able to plant credible hints throughout the writing that makes the newly discovered ending Just PerfectTM.
Love you all, thank you for the constant support on mastodon, even during my quiet, busy periods.
Moriarty.
Ps. "Stainless Steel Souls" is my current work, due out October 1st. Tag me for the presale.
