I sometimes play a game with myself, pretending that my inner writer is working for the world’s toughest boss. This inspires me to write even when I’m feeling subpar. (So, you’re tired and hungry? World’s toughest boss says write your 1000 words, then you can have a snack and go to bed early.)
However, the toughest boss tends to be very understanding with regards to migraines. I woke up with one today. I can write through a lot of things, but not that kind of pain and fuzziness. Fortunately, around 7 PM, my head finally cleared and I was able to finish the rewrites of chapter five.
Chapter five was easier than all the preceding chapters. I didn’t have missing scenes so much as slim ones. I added about 2000 words (which is average) but I didn’t have to do as much rewriting as I’ve had to do on every chapter up to this one.
I’ve read through chapters six and seven, and they’re in about the same condition as chapter five: One or two nights work on each and they’ll be finished. I haven’t read beyond chapter seven, but my gut sense is that I’ve finished the horrible part of the rewrite.
If this is true, I will finish the novel rewrites sooner rather than later. Not before the end of the month, but with the first week of April. Which I think counts as a win.