Thursday, 25 October 2007

Back to Black

Hello team

Just a quick one to say thanks for all your lovely messages re the The Wedding of the Year. We had an amazing, sun-streaked day, full of fizzy moments and cheek splitting smiles. Will post a few pics as soon as blogger lets me.

Having finally folded away the big white dress and pulled on my black winter polo neck, I'm starting to think about writing again. Have decided I'm probably going to sign on the dotted line with the agent who offered to represent me in September. To be honest, I've exhausted all my other leads and don't think I've got time to start generating new interest now. Besides, the agent I've got is a great one, so I just want to get on with working with him.

When we talked about getting me signed up, I promised I'd finish my first draft by Christmas. Ekkk! Cue strong cups of black coffee and frantic typing into the night!

Must raise my daily word count above 500.
Must stop dithering around with the thesaurus.
Must get off Facebook!

Still got about 15 000 - 20 000 words to go - not to mention all the tidying up of loose ends and editing that comes afterwards. Wish me luck! Still, when the clocks go back, and it's black from four, I shouldn't have too many distractions.

5 comments:

ajk said...

Good luck finishing the first draft. You can do it! After all its 60 (or so) whole days till Christmas.

Great news about the agent too - sign!!

I'm looking forward to the clocks going back, it always calms me down knowing its winter - its dark and its time to stop, sit tight and look forward to the new year. It will be a great excuse to install myself by the fire, laptop on knee... and just write.

Dani said...

I'm really pleased you had your perfect day!x

Jenny Beattie said...

You look lovely. I'm glad to hear you had a gorgeous day. Now get down and write, write, write.

JJx

Unknown said...

You can do it......keep repeating that. Love the wedding photos :-)

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