For those of you keeping up with my blog, you will know as of late I have been actively writing a non-chronological novel and had started a new practice regarding writing it chronologically. After trying out this method over a few chapters, I finally had to stop. Writing the novel this way—for me, at least—proved to be rather anxiety making. Currently I am working without a clear timeline, and trying to write chronologically without this proved to be an overly difficult task, one I wasn't quite ready to take on.
Instead I am doing something a little crazier—I am writing completely non-chronologically. Whatever story idea for the novel I want to write, I'm writing it! No matter what part of the timeline, no matter where in the story I am, I'm writing it all out there. So far this has proven to be a much more useful part of my time, and has contributed to a greater flow in my creativity. I am then glad to say this is, at least so far, definitely working for me.
For any of you who find yourself struggling to get through a novel, remember this: Sometimes it's just a matter of patience and time to find the way that works best for you. And remember, it's only a first draft! Perfection should be the FURTHEST thing from your mind right now!
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