Who Knew Organization Could Be So Effective?

Check! I framed the whole thing book out with a timeline. I can now say that the story takes place more or less within the span of a year. The whole thing actually only took a couple hours to map out. The best part was it seemed like I was remember things about the characters and plot that I knew all along. 

Part of the problem with just writing cold before I did the outline was I had too many versions and too many options rolling around in my mind, likely as a result of delayed execution. I suspect that's also why the framework came together quickly though when I did it. 

I actually expected to be writing this entry about how hard the framing was, because let's face it I'm not crazy about commitment and I tend to agonize over details. I shouldn't exaggerate either, the framework is rough plan. It's not like every scene is framed in it's entirety, but every chapter has a story arc and I've got homes for all of the material that I have planned and written so far. 

Who knew the key appears to be making a couple choices and then living with them? This is giving the whole project great focus. Lately, I've been pretty busy and, having completed my last goal, was satisfied to just rest on my laurel's but I think the next objective has got to be some regular writing every couple days. 

I don't want to rush this so the whole thing turns into a novella but I have a real sense that this is the time to make this happen.