Can you believe it? Just TEN days until the end of NaNoWriMo, and you know what? I'm going to cross the finish line again this year. Five thousands words. Not perfect words, mind you, but that isn't the goal.
Speaking of not perfect, I can't help but notice that the middle of my story—the last 1,500 words or so—has felt a little "blah." I've been using great description, my characters are developed, and there is plenty of conflict throughout the story...but it still just kind of sags. And it's like quicksand, dragging my motivation down too.
I bet you think I'm going to dole out a bunch of tips and tricks for tackling that "muddy middle"—but the truth is, you (and by you, I mean me) probably just need a break. I definitely shouldn't be reading that section, not with the end in sight. But it's okay to step away from your journal or laptop for the day and spend some time thinking about how you're going to complete your story.
Don't focus on the middle. Focus on writing THE END.
Your entire project is going to need editing. Probably a rewrite of mass proportions. And that's okay...the object is to write a 5,000 (or 50,000) word story in a month. And guess what? You're ALMOST there.
So, back away from your work in progress for a few minutes, hours, even the whole day. And when you get back at it, don't even look at that "muddy middle." Power through to the end.
Gotta jet! May the words be with you!
~ Chase Superman Duffy
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