Not too long ago, Katy Upperman wrote a post entitled My WiP is Making Me Fat (& other writerly truths). I loved this post so much, that I decided to make the same type of list.
My WiP drives me insane and keeps me sane. This revision is draining me out and is going sooo slowly. Sometimes, I want to hide away from it  but mostly the entire process keeps me sane. It gives me an outlet, a way to express myself and get lost.
I always feel like my English isn’t good enough…As it’s my second language, I freak out about the small things and second guess myself. All. The. Time.
A few years ago, I posted my first query for my first manuscript on AbsoluteWrite without having researched much. And thought it had to be great. I’ve learned a lot since then.
I want people to fall in love with my characters.
I want to move people with my words.
I daydream about having more time to write.
I don’t outline. But I think I should learn how to do it.
I write in the train during my commute and sometimes wake up at 4.45am to get more writing in.
Sometimes, I ponder about my publishing road, i.e. what would be the best for me?
Not many people know about my writing.
I have the most talented writer friends. Really. They’re amazing.
My writer friends help me stay grounded.
My husband believes in me and encourages my writing. I am so thankful for him.
What are your writerly truths?
Elodie Nowodazkij 
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Merci maman 🙂 Gros bisous!
On Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 6:58 AM, commutinggirl
Great list! And if and when I write my list, so many of these will be on mine! More than anything this one: “I want people to fall in love with my characters.” 🙂
Have a great week! I hope you find lots of time to revise!
Thanks Alison! I´ve revised a bit today and I think I´m moving forward. I also may have found something to strengthen the beginning even more. I´ll have to ask you what you think of my idea 🙂 Can´t wait to read your list if/when you do it 🙂
On Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 12:30 PM, commutinggirl
You are my hero for waking up before 5 to find more time to write. That kind of dedication is so inspiring. In fact, this whole list is!
😛 I do go to bed quite early though 🙂 Hope you´re having a great day Rebecca. Your cover is ADORABLE!
On Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 3:36 PM, commutinggirl
I love these lists!
Having read your last manuscript, I can say that you shouldn’t doubt your English at all. I’m so impressed that you write in a language that isn’t your first. I studied Spanish in school and the idea of writing a novel in that language sounds very intimidating.
Good luck with your revision. Don’t worry about how slowly it’s going – just keep pushing forward!
Awwww thanks Ghenet! I´ll keep your advice in mind and try not to worry about how slow it´s going! 🙂
How are you doing?
On Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM, commutinggirl
This is a great list, Elodie! I think you’re aspiring to achieve many worthy goals through your writing, and I’m sure that passion will show in your stories. I should really make a list like this too, because my WIP is driving me insane lately as well. Hang in there with the revisions! 🙂
Thank you so much Erin! But you need to power through your WiP so I can read the rest of the story! Which reminds me I am awful at sending you the rest of my feedback…I’ll get on it this weekend!
On Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 10:07 PM, commutinggirl
Oh Elodie, this was fun to read. 🙂 It’s cleansing to share like this, isn’t it? I think that if I was a writer I wouldn’t outline either, but I imagine it could be very helpful, ha ha! Also, my reader/internship life has been dubbed “Kari’s Secret Life” by a friend who knows what I do, but knows that I’m not super open about it with EVERYONE. Is it the same kind of thing with you?
Keep on trucking! I think one thing’s for sure: you’ve got to keep writing and keep writing and keep writing! 🙂
Thanks Kari 🙂 And Kari’s Secret Life sounds like a cool movie title 😛 Your adventures in the publishing world…tadadadada Some of my friends know but my colleagues mostly don’t and like it you I’m not open about it with everyone…
On Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 11:21 PM, commutinggirl
I love this post! What a great list 🙂 Insecurities, writerly friends and publishing dreams… you’ve summed up a writer’s life!