I don’t know how to convey the combination of relief, happy dance, bliss, and exhaustion—it is the end of an 18 year project that has driven me NUTS. I figured out, pretty early into it, that I am not a born novelist. I am a good writer, but I hate writing fiction.
But I couldn’t just drop it. I had to finish it.
And guess what—it’s finished!!!!
Am I completely happy with it? No. Could I tinker with it for another 18 years? Of course.
But right at the moment, the blasted thing is DONE and OUT OF MY HAIR and I am happy to be alive!
Jul 16, 2006, 06:57PM PDT | 27 cheers | 21 comments
I’m closing in on the end of this thing—I look forward to being able to click DONE!
Jul 12, 2006, 06:24AM PDT | 4 cheers | 2 comments
but I got a huge chunk of work done on it, and the end approacheth. Not bad at all, given the other stuff on my plate.
Jan 03, 2006, 09:31PM PST | 0 comments
I was able to negotiate to use some of the chapters as a paper for one of my courses, provided that I footnote the history in it. Given that the last chapter is part of that (the one I haven’t written) I now have carrots and sticks in place!
Oct 01, 2005, 10:47AM PDT | 2 cheers | 1 comment
I’m still a little nervous about some of my research, but one of my courses this fall may help. This is an achingly slow process (and I am absolutely certain I never want to do it again!) but I have not quit.
I have SO much admiration for people who can write for a living. I’d go bats.
Aug 28, 2005, 06:08PM PDT | 1 comment
Jun 09, 2005, 12:00PM PDT | 0 comments
How long have I been working on it? I started the research in 1988. I started writing in 1989. It’s nearly all done, has been for over five years. I just can’t bring myself to finish it.
So, get over it, already, girl, and FINISH it.
Mar 12, 2005, 05:42AM PST | 1 comment
I’m embarrassed to admit how long I’ve been working on it. Time to finish it, and turn it loose.
Mar 07, 2005, 11:04PM PST | 0 comments
