Frustration

Good morning, Self.

Have you ever experienced a moment in time in which you have absolutely no idea what to write? Not just a blank moment writing a blog, but when you are trying to work on a manuscript? It doesn't happen to me often, but this morning seems to be one of those times. There is so much that I need to do concerning my newest novel and this blog isn't helping very much. I am distracted by both and need to break the impasse.

With this blog, I am writing what I am feeling at the moment in an effort to break the logjam. Maybe that way, I will be able to get back to work on the novel. I am torn between building character development for an important character and stepping up the action. I think I can manage both, but I need to get into the right frame of mind for it. I know better than to try to force it; that way leads to extensive re-writes. I can deal with tweaking the story and the plot, but trashing a lot of work and starting over isn't something that I like to do.

Well, I feel now that I can move on. There is much to do.

Thank you, and I hope you have a very good morning.
Derek A. Murphy