Well, I am still re-writing the first quarter of the Faith (Foundation Book One). It's really hard. I thought the hard bit was getting it down in the first place, you know tying something so fluid down to the page but no. Actually reading back what you have written and making decisions on: what is this scene actually about, what is the emotional driver, is it moving the plot forward and then having to cut some valuable writing that you slaved over - it's just terrible. Oh and re-write means write again - so it takes ages.
Anyway, I have found a companion to help me, it's a book called Description by Monica Wood. It's very thought provoking but then there are no exercises to put into practise what you have just read. So, for all those that know my long term project - the Writing Coach, you can watch out for some exercises around Descriptive writing. I will be using the scenes out of my book as examples so I kill two birds with one stone - so to speak.
Oh on another note - I am very excited about my spin off Manga based on the characters from Ouran Host Club. I am working on that tonight as I want to nail the drawing of Nekozawa and Belzeneffe, so watch out for these too.
So much to do and so little time - as always.
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