Newby Trials

Writing is an emotional roller coaster when random people ask about it...


Person X: "Hey, what are you doing?"
Me: "Oh! I'm actually writing a book"
Person X: "What's it about?"


Initial joy and excitement at sharing my tasks and ideas with another person, expecting some minimal amount of excitement on their part.


Person X: "Oh, you can do that? Are you sure?"
Me: "Yes..."
Person X: "So it's more a hobby or some blog stories."
Me: ................. no, it's a novel."


Why the hell did I open my mouth. I understand science fiction isn't for everyone, but wow.


Person X: "Well can I read what you've written?"
Me: "No, I'm still in the planning and outlining phase, and --"
Person X: "Planning? Don't the big names just start writing and whip out a book."
Me: "Some, yes and no. There are different ways to tackle it..."


And I've lost them. What follows is generally "that's nice" or negativity, because lets face it, if they can't do it then how could I. All people are equal in their talents and goals, right?


Can't please them all I suppose.


Anyway, my Outline has morphed into this amazing, I don't know, comprehensive outline? It's definitely NOT a first draft, but I'm getting there, hopefully aiming to start this weekend.