Lena Jones

Another day in the life of a writer/mother/wife/daycare provider. It is amazing how even in the short amounts of time I get to spend writing how much can be accomplished if I really focus on what I am doing. I think as with anything in life if you want something bad enough, you will do whatever it takes.
My chapters are beginning to look like something from an entirely different book. The small changes add so much to the depth of the story. Cutting out unimportant scenes that really add nothing to the story at all, seems scary. Watching the word count fall gives the illusion of taking away from the story but when I reread the finished product, I realize I have added depth while removing words.
It is all a process. Not an easy one however. I think it is harder to rewrite than to write. Maybe I am strange. At least when you are writing the first time it is more about the plot and the characters. The second time you have to make sure everything you say is actually needed and that it all makes sense.
I am off to watch a movie recommended by Patricia Hickman Stranger Than Fiction.