I can't believe it. After I take in my car for service Saturday morning, I put the nose to the grindstone and finish writing first drafts of the last two chapters in my textbook. It should only take me this weekend if I'm focused. Angie is gone and Dean has to work in the office prepping for a big meeting. No new Netflix are due in the mail and I've watched every last English period film on streaming that I can stand. There should be no distraction.
Yes, it's long overdue. I was reading Douglas Adams' wiki recently and found he is credited with the lovely quote, "I love deadlines. I love the whoosing noise they make as they go by." Unlike Mr. Adams, I hope my tardy writing habits never become cause for my intrepid editor and I to be locked together in a hotel room for three weeks!
Yes, that's only the first part of writing a book. There are still versions and revisions, test questions, case studies, student exercises, parts, introductions, and appendices. But, having the nucleus of the book done will feel so good.
Now, let's see what I have to say Monday morning. Stay tuned...
ETA: Sunday - My goodness. I have learned so much writing this book. Seemingly every time I think I know something, or the source of it, I am surprised to find misquotes, vagaries, and redirection. My research estimate is always low...
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