This weekend was really productive for me. I am reading over the manuscript. A new trick: Staple each chapter separately. That way, it is easy for me to move them around and figure out what order the work best in.
One issue I am struggling with is that the book is a little linear for me right now, at least the second half is. It makes sense since the end of the book is where all the plotlines come together, but I don't want to sacrifice art for action. Also, too much forward motion can make the book feel a little hollow.
I think I need one more chapter of meaty back story, preferably something about the father, James. I think he comes off more sympathetic in his "legitimate" daughter's story, but he needs something that is going to make the reader connect with him, so when he life falls apart, it hurts. I don't want it to feel like chickens coming home to roost.
Tuesday is my nightmare day at work. I just have to face the fact that there will be no writing expect for the 20 minutes I am about to spend keying in the edits I did last night.
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