I’ve said this a lot, and I’ll say it again. Writing is all about making decisions. Good writing is about making the right decisions.

I’ve been faced with a lot of decisions these last few days as part two of novel three takes shape.  It’s been so much fun to see where the writing will take me.

For example, today I left a foursome on the side of a mountain road ready to be ambushed by a trio of rogue French soldiers. Oh yes, it’s exciting. I can’t wait to get back at it to see what is going to happen. In some ways, I feel like I’m a reader, discovering the journey that lay ahead, unable to see the end or the weaves and turns which will undoubtedly take place.

Fun stuff.

The problem is, what if I make a wrong decision? Perhaps in writing there are no wrong decisions. But certainly some decisions are better than others.

My problem as a writer is that I sometimes want to get to the end so quickly that I don’t enjoy all the twists and turns of the ride. On my third novel journey, I feel like I’m finally trying to purposefully slow it down a little. Adding in more detail. The other day, I said, “Rats, I need to add another chapter here. I’m sure readers will appreciate it.” And so I did. And yes, it made it better.

So, I guess I just wanted to check in today and say that writing is going splendidly. I’ll be back at it again tomorrow. Same time. Same place with the same new decisions to make.

I love summer!