writerly neurosis

[lagilman]

I know what I'm doing. Really I do. I planned it to work this way, and I know how to do it, and the bits all fit together and once it's done it will be smooth and seamless and the reader won't even notice what I'm doing until they're well into it.

I hope.

But for now, I'm staring at chapter seven going WTF? How do I get Tab A into Slot B, again? Why did I think this particular construction was a good idea?


Stupid book. *kicks book* *picks up book and cuddles it, murmuring apologies* Stupid author. Get a grip.

Comments

[thecityofdis.livejournal.com]

Okay, so I was juggling several windows, and came back to this one, and the first thing I saw was

WTF? How do I get Tab A into Slot B, again?

And I was like, O_____o?

Just felt like sharing.

[lagilman]

Nah, the sex scenes start off "stroke Tab A...

*remainder of response deleted by LJers for a more morality-driven comments field*

[thecityofdis.livejournal.com]

Who knew LJers were such Republicans moral purists? ;)

[debg.livejournal.com]

It'll work, bebe. It always does. No fear; you *do* know what you're doing.

OTOH, if you want to kick something, try my publisher. They sent me the copy edits to Cruel Sister, due back on 7 April - and a six page chunk is missing.

Gets old, you know?

[lagilman]

Sorry, amiga -- I tried kicking them, once, and all I got for it was a stubbed toe.

BTW, did they end up using my copy? If so, could you get them maybe to send me a tearsheet? Thanks!

[debg.livejournal.com]

I'll check on the copy - if so, do you want it electronically or physically, and if so, e me where to send?