I finished my last manuscript and I am in that in-between place. I started playing with ideas for another story (based on the Little Mermaid: man, that is one twisted story!), but I got stalled on that one. I'll return to it soon, I think, but it wasn't what I wanted to work on right away.
I reviewed a book I wrote last year. It was good; I mean, I like it a lot. I was going to do book 2 and book 3, but I've decided to write an epilog instead and tie it in with another series I have going.
So now I'm going to re-read that other series and tie the four books there with that book I wrote last year. I own the rights to those books, so easy to update them, but I am hesitant to delve into that alternate reality right now. Once I go there, it's hard to come back, if you know what I mean.
I also want to review some older books of mine that will have rights returning to me and decide how to rework those. I hate looking back, if you know what I mean, but I think I need to, at least at some point. However, I still want to write at least one or two more books this year, so delve I shall into the old books. This is one of those decision points for me, and I am rather looking forward to what might come of it.
J L
(jayellwilson.com)
6 comments:
Sounds like you have lots of choices. Revisiting old books is interesting, but it makes me crazy wanting to edit them, since I keep getting better (technically) with each book I write. Have fun with all your projects!
I avoid looking back because there are always things I want to change, but it's a good exercise now and then. Enjoy exploring!
I'm with Leah on this. I usually avoid re-reading my stuff. I re-do my current WIP so often that I'm usually sick of it by the time it makes it to print.
I have too many projects half-finished and ma eager to start something fresh. I understand your situation, but it looks like you have a plan in mind. Good luck!
Go where your thoughts and ideas take you. Above all, enjoy the journey.
I write one big book (120,000 words) a year plus two smaller ones (75K or so). I need to write one more this year, but that'll take me two months, so I have some time for this retrospective. I hope!
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