I finished reading the first book of my Story Grid certification requirements today. The Killer Angels.
It was pretty good. Dragged in parts. Not a book that made me really feel anything, BUT…it was rather spectacular in its ability to bring to life those several days in the town of Gettysburg.
It was vivid. Remarkable, in fact.
So, it did tickle the old mind strings, if not the heart strings.
Next up will be to do a rough write-up on the materials I’ll need to submit for review. I’ll tackle that in the morning…and THEN…I’m reading Carolina Moon 👀
My first romance novel! Though, from the dust jacket on the hardcover I got (need a size big enough for notes, and the trade paperback was more expensive than the hard cover), it’s ALSO a crime story. A murder mystery, I think. So, familiar ground, there. Comes highly recommended.
I’ve put the writing on hold for this week and probably next to make sure that I get these materials taken care of. To be honest, it’s a bit annoying…not the materials themselves whatsoever…no, I mean the feeling that “putting the writing aside” is resistance bullshit, especially given my rough week last week…
…and it probably is. If I were in the groove, nothing would be stopping me from getting my words in. But I’m not, and so things do.
But, I did set myself a goal of getting this outline done this week, and I can do it. I can do it. AND get my story grid stuff done.
Sigh.
It’s decided, then.
Good night.