I've spent the morning reading through everything I've written so far and adding bits and pieces where needed. I'm only up to page 95 of 168 (A4, single-spaced), and the latter chapters are the ones that need the most pummelling into shape, so a busy afternoon is ahead. I see-saw between being elated and dejected about my work as I read through, which shows I have absolutely no perspective on it at all. I do have to consciously disregard my emotions until the first draft is finished, otherwise I would just curl up into a ball, chew my nails right down to the bone and stop writing altogether.
I've probably written about 500 new words today. It's a little difficult to keep track. But I'm glad I'm taking the time to fill in the gaps - I've been merrily leaping ahead and writing later chapters for a while, but leave a trail of devastation in my wake that needs to be swept up.
Back to sweeping.
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