Hey! I hope my Peeps are all well out there, not shaped too much like the chocolate eggs you may, or may not, have consumed over the Easter weekend!
I am officially at the start of the Easter break, Hubby Dearest is at work, and the kids are occupying themselves with TV, computers and more TV!
We are off on an impromptu London break again this weekend, so I thought, “why not be a little productive these next few days, before going?”
I loaded up my infamous WIP.
I say infamous as I appear to have guest posted a few times about it… here, at Shaun’s Clockwork Clouds, and here, over at Blonde Write More… and even here at Sue’s Daily Echo!
My plan was to re-read what I had written over the month of August last year. If you remember, I decided to have my own writing month, #RiNoWriMo, and I did a grand job, if I do say so myself, finishing at just over 69,000 words!
But I still hadn’t finished that age-old WIP. It’s so old, it’ll be able to drive soon enough, and drink too!
So, the idea was to read, and refresh my memory, and maybe, just maybe, start thinking about how I could finally finish it.
Well.
I read it. And ended up smiling.
I don’t know how right it is to smile at your own writing. But that’s what I did. I enjoyed reading what I had managed to create in the summer. And that was it, the fever pitch had been reached.
I needed to type!
And now!
So, I made sure the kids and pets were all fed and watered, then hunkered down for some serious writing.
Two hours and 2100 words later, I surfaced!
I read the scene I had written to Lil Princess. My kids have both been really interested in my writing, and though I have had to censor some scenes, they have heard a lot of it.
She sighed at the end. (A good sigh, I mean!) “Mummy, even though I have kinda read it all already, I think I’d really like a copy of this book.”
I know she’s only ten years old, but my first beta reader is happy… and even though there is still a while to go to tie up the ends, and truly finish it, her comments have given me the will to carry on! I guess I have another couple of writing days to use now before going away!
I really #AmWriting!!!!!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Apr 06, 2018 @ 02:09:50
Usually what happens for me is I finish something, take a break, worry endlessly about how awful it is, and then re-read it and realize it isn’t so bad after all. I definitely smile. I think that’s such an important part of the process — falling in love with what you’ve written over and over again, until it’s finished.
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Apr 06, 2018 @ 08:40:20
Thanks Mary! It was a good feeling, because when I had actually written the last bit, I was exhausted from a month long writing binge, and I thought whatever I had written would be pure rubbish!
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Apr 04, 2018 @ 01:11:54
Way to go, Ritu!! That is wonderful news. When your biggest and best critic (Princess) wants a copy, that is the best review. Children are true and honest. 👏🏻👍😀
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Apr 04, 2018 @ 07:20:20
Thanks Jennie! You are so right there! 😍
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 23:14:53
Write like there is no tomorrow!
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Apr 04, 2018 @ 07:19:29
I’ll be trying Tony!!!!
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 21:55:48
Well done you Hun💜💜🖖🖖
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Apr 04, 2018 @ 07:15:04
Thanks sis! 2100 word’s when I wasnt expecting!!!!
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Apr 04, 2018 @ 18:10:38
Absolutely excellent 💜💜
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Apr 04, 2018 @ 18:12:19
3800 today!!! 😲
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Apr 04, 2018 @ 18:15:22
Whoo hoo, Hun you are on fire. I have been so busy today this is my first chance to even look at the blog today!! 💜💜
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Apr 04, 2018 @ 18:16:35
I’m not sure where this energy came from sis! But am loving it!
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Apr 04, 2018 @ 19:47:27
Keep it going 💜💜💜
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Apr 04, 2018 @ 19:51:22
I’ll try!!!
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Apr 04, 2018 @ 20:54:02
😉😀
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 21:26:12
Great to hear, Ritu! Nowadays its very good to have engaged children interested in writing and reading. There should be a kids challenge soon! Best wishes for the week Best greetings to the Queen. LOL. Michael
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Apr 04, 2018 @ 07:14:03
Lol! Thanks for the encouragement Michael! We really do need to engage our kids more!
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Apr 04, 2018 @ 08:32:59
Thats right! Kids love to learn. Why not giving them the chance to do! I am little bit angry about the german – church influenced – “Kindergarten”. Only playing seems not to be the best thing? Michael
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Apr 04, 2018 @ 08:59:19
Oh but they learn so much through play Michael! They are too young to be sat at desks… once they learn social skills and communication then we can look at the next step!
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 21:23:53
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 19:16:42
Thank you Cristian!
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 18:58:18
That is the most wonderful compliment. I can relate to it very well. I was so touched when my teenage daughter said that she liked my first recorded song and that she would even download it for herself.
Enjoy your days, sis. I know you will fill the time easily!
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 19:14:35
Thank you dear sis! I’m so Excited!
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 19:31:22
I can imagine 🙂
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 17:42:59
Well done, Sis. I am sure it is going to be a fabulous book and I can’t wait to read it! 🙂
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 18:28:05
I sure hope so sis! Thanks for the faith 😁
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Apr 04, 2018 @ 08:44:28
I really do have the utmost faith in your writing Sis. 🙂
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Apr 04, 2018 @ 10:01:32
💜😘💜
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 17:33:20
marvellous… truly splendiferous…
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 18:27:47
Merci His Geoffleship!
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 16:58:59
I think it’s a good sign that what you wrote made you smile. If you don’t like it, that’s not a good sign.
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 18:26:58
True Dan! Thank you!
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 16:36:56
It is wonderful that your children are such great fans, Ritu. Mine are not interested in my adult writing.
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 16:54:17
I know I’m lucky!
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 16:18:37
Go, go, go!
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 15:59:03
Glad you’re able to dive back in Sister! Take full advantage of the time! 😊
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 16:00:25
I’ll be trying my best Brother!!
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 19:18:50
You have a good vibe going Sister!!
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 19:57:42
Here’s hoping it stays!!!
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 20:35:13
✍🏽👍🏽
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 20:41:34
🤞🏼👍🏼
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 20:46:01
Awesome!
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 15:46:56
When you read what you have written and smile, that’s how you know you’re on the right path. Keep writing!
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 15:11:43
Add me too dear Ritu, I am so glad to hear this, Good Luck, Muses, the sun and beauty be with you, Thanks and Love, nia
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 15:48:35
Thank you Nia 😊
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 14:57:14
Put me at the top of that readers list when you have tied up the loose ends, Ritu….or if you need a proof reader???….happy holidays, xxx
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 15:03:00
Thanks Claire!!!! I’m sure I shall need beta readers and input!!!
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 14:56:59
Ritu
I look forward to reading your book too.
Happy writing !
Susie
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Apr 03, 2018 @ 15:02:39
Thank you Susie!
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