As you know, a few weeks ago, I finished polishing ONE TWO THREE. I’ve received some additional feedback from other writers telling me it’s really ready to be sent out in the big wild world and how much they loved it. Apparently, one of my strengths is making yummy love interests…Natalya is now more likable on paper and not only in my head. I love ONE TWO THREE. I cross my fingers someone will fall in love with it so it can see the light of the day. It’s back into Query Land, and to contests.
But now instead of stressing about the outcome, I pour my energy into my new story. And it’s EXCITING…
I know you all will understand what I mean.
The rush of new words. Falling in love with new characters, a story…fleshing them out until they become real. Plus I have the feeling my writing got so much better and stronger since I wrote the very first draft of my last novel. Beta reading and critiquing, receiving feedback on my own writing has helped me grow as a writer and I have all the butterflies, the overflow of creative energy running through my fingertips.
Of course, I’m still scared. What will it become? Am I good enough to tell the story? Will other people love it?
However, I’m enjoying the rush. It’s like the anticipation before a big moment and then riding the wave…Or making music, learning the notes and practicing until they come out as smoothly and powerful as possible…Or taking pictures, finding that one angle that makes the picture full of emotions…
Where are you on your writing journey these days?
Huw Thomas
/ February 27, 2013Enjoy the rush! There’s nothing better than those days when the characters and the places are forcing their way out of your head and into words. It’s why we are writers. Why we are here.
Elodie
/ March 3, 2013True
And I am definitely enjoying the rush! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 9:28 AM, commutinggirl
Help Me Help Holly ♥
/ February 27, 2013I agree it’s a wonderful feeling
word of advice, if you have no luck the traditional route, don’t be afraid to self publish. It’s easy and you retain control over your work, plus you get it out there being read by people and that’s what it’s all about after all 
Elodie
/ March 3, 2013Thanks! I haven´t thought about self publishing yet, but I know I want people to read my work…Having readers getting lost in our stories must be magical! (it already is when we have beta readers telling us how much they loved it
)
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 9:56 AM, commutinggirl
Alex Brown
/ February 27, 2013I CANT WAIT TO READ THIS. ALSO THAT CAT PICTURE IS ADORABLE LIKE YOUUUUUUU!
Elodie
/ March 3, 2013Awww
(and now you read some of it 
) THANK YOU!!!!!!! <3 (and right back at you!)
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 4:04 PM, commutinggirl
Jaime
/ February 27, 2013I love that new story feeling too.
Actually, I kind of love the planning process for a new story in particular. I’m still plugging away at ONLY ANNIE and have made some strides, so that’s good. I’m going to be away until Monday, so sadly I won’t be getting any writing done. Ah well. Here’s hoping Tuesday is a good writing day! Can’t wait to hear more about this story of yours. 
Elodie
/ March 3, 2013Hope you´re having a GREAT time at your parents´ !
And as you know I´m a big fan of ONLY ANNIE. Cannot wait to read more of it… I´m almost at 7500 words in my story and really loving it. When it´s a bit in a better shape, maybe I´ll send you the first 3 chapters? Hugs from Germany!
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 4:32 PM, commutinggirl
EM Castellan
/ February 27, 2013I’m working on a new WIP while querying another, just like you. I wish you the best of luck with One, Two, Three, and congrats on finishing all the revisions!
Elodie
/ March 3, 2013Ohhhhh good luck with your querying!!!! And YAY for new words
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 4:47 PM, commutinggirl
Jessica Silverstein
/ February 27, 2013Oooh, enjoy! Sounds like fun! Can’t wait till it’s ready for betas
Elodie
/ March 3, 2013Thanks Jessica
How are your NaNo revisions going? 
GUILTY should be ready for betas around June. My goal is to finish the first draft by end of April, mid May. Then let it sit for a bit before making it pretty for you 
And hope you´ll let me return the favor and send me your manuscript whenever you feel like it 
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 5:02 PM, commutinggirl
katyupperman
/ February 27, 2013I am thinking ALL the good thoughts for ONE TWO THREE and its journey into the big world… I am hoping for good news for you, Elodie! And yay for your new project! I’m feeling similar excitement because I’m getting started on (another) rewrite and I think it’s going to rock.
Elodie
/ March 3, 2013Thanks so much Katy!!!!
I´m sure your rewrite is going to rock and I cannot wait to read it 
Writing those new words definitely help moving forward, getting lost in a new story with different characters is a great way to deal with querying anxiety! Hope you´re having a wonderful weekend 
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 6:01 PM, commutinggirl
Rebecca B
/ February 27, 2013I love falling in love with a new story! Congrats on sending ONE TWO THREE out into the world; I look forward to hearing great news about it
Elodie
/ March 3, 2013Falling in love with a new story is definitely amazing
(and it helps with the querying anxiety 
) Hope you´re doing great!
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 7:50 PM, commutinggirl
Jamie Ayres
/ February 27, 2013Hmm, where am I? Not much time for writing in my WIP these days. Been on a 6 week blog tour for 18 Things, but I’m bummed sales are way down. I’m anxious to finish the trilogy, and hoping sales will go up when all the books are out *fingers crossed*
Erin L. Funk
/ February 28, 2013Good luck with querying ONE TWO THREE and with the beginnings of your new story! I need to adopt some of your enthusiasm for delving into my current project more.
Elodie
/ March 3, 2013On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 2:11 AM, commutinggirl
Alison Miller
/ February 28, 2013SO excited for ONE TWO THREE to find a home! (And I can’t wait to read it!) And new stories are so fun – I started working on a new one in November – just to break from my current WIP – and I am very excited to get back to it! Good luck with ONE TWO THREE!!!
Elodie
/ March 3, 2013Thank you so much Alison
Getting into my new story is definitely helping with the querying stress…that and reading some awesome manuscripts 
Would love to hear more about your new story! Hope you´re having a wonderful weekend! Elodie
Vikki Thompson
/ March 1, 2013Good luck honey! X
Elodie
/ March 3, 2013Thanks Vikki
On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 8:20 AM, commutinggirl
Liz Parker (@LizParkerWrites)
/ March 2, 2013Good luck for you with ONE TWO THREE! The pieces I read on some of the contests you entered looked so good, and I’m sure it’s only gotten better. I’m with you on being excited about something fresh. I hope you fall as in love with your new WIP as you did with the one you’re querying!
Elodie
/ March 3, 2013Thanks so much Liz
It looks like I´m indeed going to fall in love with this new WiP…I think the voice is easy to identify with and I´m super excited about the plot and the characters….so YAY 
Hope you´re doing well!
On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 3:17 AM, commutinggirl
mysticcooking
/ March 3, 2013I’ve been editing and editing for what feels like forever, and just last month I finally started writing something new again, too, so I totally know the feeling. It feels like potential, I think.
Good luck with ONE TWO THREE, and happy writing!
Elodie
/ March 3, 2013Thank so much!!! And I think you´re right, definitely feels like potential
Good luck with your new writing!
On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 6:59 AM, commutinggirl
Kelley Lynn
/ March 3, 2013Yeah, that rush is great. I’m about to plunge into publication. That’s a rush too I’m sure. Good luck with your work!