I’ve lacked focus on my ‘homework’ assignments. My coach assigned me a few tasks during our call on January 22. I managed to complete a couple, but now almost two months have passed since that call and I realize I’ve made quite an effort -- at procrastinating!

Not total procrastination –

I researched small lesbian presses to get an idea of which to approach for publishing my book. The list included: Bella, Bold Strokes, Bywater, Regal Crest and Spinsters Ink. All of these presses are amazing and I’d be happy to have my work published by any of these fine establishments, but I’m leaning toward Spinsters Ink. I’m a fan of Katherine V. Forrest., her Kate Delafield books suck me in … Delafield is a strong, resilient and intense character that I’ve enjoyed from the beginning. I can only hope my characters would be worthy of Delafield’s company.

I prepped and submitted the first five chapters of my MS to GCLS for reading by a mentor.

I wrote a two-page ‘story behind the story’ – as a reference to maintain consistency when revising. One strand affects many strands throughout the story.

Not total procrastination –

When I write it out, I realize I’ve completed a few tasks. Yay!

Next, I’ll plug my MS into Wheat’s 4 Arc system – while I’m not an outliner, I am convinced the arc will help me in revision(s). It’s the prudent thing to do.

Then, I’ll write a 150 word summary.

And last I’ll organize everything in a three ring binder.

Final result? A completed manuscript and book one in a series.

Lots of work ahead – onward and upward.

Write on!