Putting It Together - Scrivener Part 2
I just spent the last few days taking the Scrivener tutorial, importing my already written documents, trying to figure out how to format those documents, and getting some semblance of organization going.
I've struggled with moving forward with my novel because every time I look at what I've written, I think it's terrible and work to rewrite it. And, that, my friend, is getting me nowhere.
Also, working with a dozen Word documents gets confusing. The nice thing about Scrivener is that you can see all your documents at a glance. I actually found scenes I had forgotten about - ooops!
I read a quote by Terri Blackstock today that I've posted in Scrivener to remind me to keep moving forward. Terri says, "Don't get it right, get it written."
Terri's theory is that you just need to get the first draft written (oh, first draft, how I long to see you). Then, you can re-write, but not before.
In an odd way I cannot explain, I feel writing this book is an act of obedience. I need to get going and get this thing written or let God give this task to someone else - not something I feel led to do.
Anyway, that's the progress for now. My mouse-arm and fingers are aching so I must be doing something right. Or should I say, write? (That was terrible. I think it's time for me to call it a day. Good Night!)
I've struggled with moving forward with my novel because every time I look at what I've written, I think it's terrible and work to rewrite it. And, that, my friend, is getting me nowhere.
Also, working with a dozen Word documents gets confusing. The nice thing about Scrivener is that you can see all your documents at a glance. I actually found scenes I had forgotten about - ooops!
I read a quote by Terri Blackstock today that I've posted in Scrivener to remind me to keep moving forward. Terri says, "Don't get it right, get it written."
Terri's theory is that you just need to get the first draft written (oh, first draft, how I long to see you). Then, you can re-write, but not before.
In an odd way I cannot explain, I feel writing this book is an act of obedience. I need to get going and get this thing written or let God give this task to someone else - not something I feel led to do.
Anyway, that's the progress for now. My mouse-arm and fingers are aching so I must be doing something right. Or should I say, write? (That was terrible. I think it's time for me to call it a day. Good Night!)
Hey there Heids! I think the quote you put in there is perfect...don't re-write, just get it written! An author will certainly want to edit and edit and edit again, even if it doesn't need it! Just like scrapbooking, just get them on the pages first at least! ha Loved reading your blog. Hugs! Shan