Monday, Monday

Monday, Monday

Here we are…another fine Monday we’ve gotten ourselves into. I know what you are thinking. You are thinking oh, come on, it ain’t all that bad. Well, I am here to tell you, it ain’t bad at all. No, really.

I didn’t use to feel that way. See here five ways to beat the Monday blahs

But now? Now I am okay with a Monday. Well, sometimes.

In my world, Monday is a very good day because I usually take it easy. Do some social media work, promote some stuff, post a blog, read a bit, clean the house, and do a little baking. Today I am tackling that Orange Cake if it kills me.

I was really having a good day in edits/revisions yesterday on Scarf. It amazes me how when I really sit down and focus, I can move the page count and get some really good scenes fixed and made even better. That was yesterday.

I have decided to work alternatively on writing one book while editing another. This is nothing new. A lot of writers work on more than one book. I want to get a new Shannon Wallace out for my mystery readers this year. And as I have already mentioned in past posts, the fantasy I am currently editing is going out into the wide world on submission this year also.

I spoke to my hubby the other day about how my writing style has changed over the years. I used to be able to turn a book out in 3-4 months. Then I spent another 1-3 editing and then send to an editor for a final polish or edit if needed. Now? Ha. I didn’t finish Scarf until Nanowrimo (November) last year, and I have spent the better part of this year editing/revising. Since it is almost May, you can see what I mean.

I also said to him that I think it is because I am a better writer. You cannot just whip out a book every month or so and not have serious editing issues later on. At least I can’t. Some writers don’t care. They just write it, edit it to the best of their ability, and put it up for sale.

That is not for me. I want my books to be WELL-written and even better edited. You have to take your reader into consideration. And you won’t get too many readers if your reviews are all about the poor story/plot or the terrible editing job.

Ah, these are my thoughts only…your mileage may vary.

So, I hope you all are having a great Monday, and staying at home, and washing hands, and all that good stuff. As I told my kid the other day, find a little joy in every day. At least ONE GOOD THING will happen to you today. Enjoy it. GET JOY out of it.

About master

Kim Smith is the author of the Shannon Wallace Mysteries, and the Mt. Moriah Series- plus, YA fantasy, and Bizarro fiction. All available on Amazon.

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