Taking Action

I've now researched writing coaches and other forms of help--the kind people at http://www.riverwalkjournal.org have offered to help me put together my book proposal, so I'm probably going to go with them. This all has helped me focus my work wonderfully--instead of being intimidated by it, I'm now working on completing specific pieces. I'm confident, now that I know I'll be able to get the guidance I need.

I have completed David van Brunt's story on Day Two--he's a cyclist who lost both feet (and half his left leg) in a motorcycle crash and now rides with a handcycle. I'm going back to Day 3 and the introduction, now, as those are the sample chapters I intend to include with the book proposal. I'm encouraged by the fact that I've gone back over Day Three and it doesn't seem half bad. I still need to finish the end, and tighten up the early part some--but what there is, is good. I will also need to go back and finish my introduction, and figure out what to do about the jarring shift in tone halfway through. I need to do it quickly as I've promised them (River Walk Journal) a draft proposal in 2-3 weeks. Time for some serious work.

Also, I got notice that my laptop had entered the U.S. (I bought it from a Canadian eBay seller) on the 9th, so I'm hoping it arrives today. That would be nice!