Letting Go
I'm trying to write the wrap up scene in my book. This scene always trips me up in every book. All the action is done, it's now time for the emotional resolution. It should be easy, I KNOW what has to happen.
But every scene I write sucks. It's hard to find a way to give everyone in the book the ending they deserve, but that's only half my problem. The other half is that once I finish this scene (or couple scenes), the book is pretty much done. I'll do one more straight edit, but the story is over. It's either good or it's not. I have to let it go, print it and mail it off.
Of course, my editor may have great suggestions (she's such a fabulous editor!) and I'll do revisions. And then book goes into production.
But right now, it's still mine. Just mine. And it's up to me to give the characters the story they deserve. And I never really know if I've done them justice.
I guess I'll just have to write the scene and let the book go.
posted by Jennifer at 9:24 AM
6 Comments:
In my best free floating, nose following impressonation of Homer Simpson...
Hmmmmm, fresh book....is there nothing they can't do?
Cele, what a good way to look at it!
You have to go with your creative instincts. I'm sure the finale will be good. It must be hard to complete a project and you've been looking at it so now it's the time to step back, let the editors look at it with fresh eyes and I'm sure she'll have good revisions that will enhance the story.
Hi Dru, yep, it's hard to let go. But I'm also lucky because I trust my editor and really rely on her input. Generally, once I do the last edit, I'm ready to let the book go. It's just writing these last scenes that make me feel like I didn't do enough for the characters somehow.
You always do right by your characters, Jen.........
ahoooommmm.... let it go. =)
Maureen, I am! Really. I wrote the stupid ending now I'm editing then off it goes. But I suspect it will be back in the form or Revisions...
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