All right, I’m starting another month of serious writing tomorrow. It’s kind of an unhashed idea, and I’m going to let it lead me where it will. I really enjoyed participating in NaNoWriMo, and I think that process is the only way I can actually get a book through the first draft.

Usually through my writing process I stop and consider, and reread, and delete a lot of it. And I never get past 5,000 words. But with setting a goal of writing 50,000 words right out with no backspacing and no rereading, I am capable of producing that amount of work.

I’m still working on editing the first novel. But I want to keep writing, and an idea has been brewing in my brain. I’m a little worried that it’s kind of childish. That seems to be one of my creative drawbacks. I’m always thinking what I write sounds like a children’s book.

I have a lot of respect for writers who can portray a love story without making it sound stupid. My favorite of those authors right now is Kristin Cashore with Graceling and Fire. She can make a love story happen without making it feel foolish.

So wish me luck on my next (short) month of 50,000 words. I’ll let you know how it goes.