Archive for February 22nd, 2007

You know, somedays it feels like you’re climbing a molehill, other days a mountain. Today, unfortunately, is a “Mountain” day. *sigh* And I’ve been a bad blogger. *double sigh*

I’ve been working on my revisions, trying to flesh out my ending…..and I’m starting to feel the story slip away from me. I’m starting to doubt that I’ve got a credible plot. I’m starting to doubt that I have credible, strong conflict. Yep, just call me doubting Cynthia today.

I’ve received some wonderful feedback on my plot/conflict that has opened my eyes to the fact that I probably haven’t addressed some important issues/details of my plot, and in doing so, have probably stretched credibility in some parts. That’s what I get for taking on a complicated romantic suspense plot! *Smack!* (That’s the sound of me slapping myself.)

So, here’s the deal. I’ve been thinking about this all afternoon, and the way I see it, I have two options.

1: Proceed with revisions as they are. I know the book is good (I was going to say okay, but, really, I feel good about most of what I have). The book would probably be okay as it stands. But, do I want it to be okay, or do I want it to be right? Do I want it to be a decent read, or do I want it to rock the house?

2: Undertake some changes to the plot, which probably means a little re-writing…at this point, I’m not sure how much. Hubby says just add the stuff in. But, it’s not just about adding it in, it needs to be integral to the plot, which means making changes throughout.

In my heart, I know I’ve got to go with #2. I want this story to be the best it can. But, that means pushing back my deadline a little more. Maybe not much if I work my butt off….

Argh….you see why this day has become a mountain?