Seized By My Muse

August 23, 2007 in Writing Misadventures | 1 comment

My novel has been completely derailed.

Forced off the tracks.

Pushed aside.

By what? A short story idea that has grabbed me and won’t leave me alone. It keeps saying, “Write me! Write ME! WRITE ME NOW!”

“But,” I tell it, “I’m a third the way through writing a novel. I need to concentrate on that.”

“Your freaking novel will still be there when you’re done with me,” it argues back. “Strike while the iron is hot! I’m short! I’m uncomplicated. And … I’m very, very fun.”

My resolve is eroding. Fun is good. Fun sounds like fun.

So, my novel has been derailed by a fun little short story. Let’s hope it really is short.

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  1. Lycanthrope on August 23, 2007 at 11:00 am

    Well, it definitely sounds like you have a bundle of enthusiasm on your hands. Writing the short story may even help your novel along, especially if a thought inspires another thought. So, I wish you the best of luck… And the friendly men in white coats will be along soon to take you to the funny farm :D

    *runs*