It’s time again for another Waking From Innocent Dreams author update. In my last email, I shared a recap of 2020 and wrote about my evolution as a writer. If you missed that update, you can find it in the newsletter archives on my website.
I'm afraid this update is going to be much shorter than usual. I had intended to write more, but I've been so focused on completing Act 2B that I haven't had the time or headspace to do so. There is actually a lot I want to share with you, from an interview I’m doing for the L.A. times, to my new website, to exciting developments with my documentary film, but I'm afraid those items will have to wait for another email.
As I mentioned in my last update, I'm making a big push to get the manuscript done over the next few weeks. As the work on this section has dragged on, I started to wonder, "Am I spending too much time on this?" But all my anxieties were erased this weekend when I sat down to reread the 12 chapters that make up this section. I was pleasantly surprised with how well it hung together, and I was left feeling reassured that the extra work was worth it.
Before I can move on to Act III, I've got two chapters left to edit. I'm hoping to finish those by the end of the week, and then I will jump right into the next section. Overall I'm feeling extremely confident about the story and where it's headed. All I have left to do is to bring it home.
I hope you have a great month, and next time I'll try to have a full update for you!
Sincerely,
Nelson/Roberto
I had big plans for this fall, but unfortunately, I've been dealing with some minor health issues. It's nothing serious, but I have decided to take a few months off from the newsletter and content updates to focus on my health.
I forgot to mention in my last update that I was going on vacation in August. As a result, I didn’t have time to write a proper update this month. The newsletter will return in three weeks with another Beyond the Book post.
Over the past month, I queried three literary agents and took the most significant break from the book since I started the project in January 2016. Even though taking a break feels a little weird, it is nice to slow down and give the story (and myself) space to breathe.