100,000...

Hello!
   
        I am really proud of my amazing manuscript so far, but its not perfect. My manuscript is currently 100,000 words, and its not always a joy to edit it for what feels like the millionth time, but I'm making it through with this great advice.

     When your coffee jug is empty, your back hurts from hunching over your laptop, your computer is dying and you're too lazy to plug it in, and all the words start to blur together into one giant ball of yarn, don't be afraid to step away. Really, its not going anywhere. It might seem strange that focusing all your attention on something else could be beneficial, but you'll never do anything well if you aren't in the spirit. Personally, going for a bike ride really helps to clear my mind of those dirty cobwebs.  Afterwards you really feel rejuvenated, and really ready to hit at it again.
     
  After taking a nap, or going out for tea, and then rechecking my work, I would be surprised at all the things I had previously overlooked.

Yes, its strenuous, yes, it takes time, yes, it tests your patience, and yes, it pays off in the end.

- Alexa K.