You know, starting this blog and then disappearing for a week was NOT my plan. Unfortunately, about a week ago, I broke the charger for my laptop, which is my only computer, and that promptly put me out of internet commission. I WAS VERY SAD.
Though, I have to admit, the break has done wonders for my RSI issues. *grin*
I want to thank the people (hi, Stephanie!) who left tips and helpful suggestions. I am totally going to try them out. I have braces with immobilizing splints and am still trying to get used to sleeping in them.
Not having my computer has been SUPER frustrating, though, because we just got edits back on the book! See, Kate and I produced a complete first draft, which we sent in to our editor. I figured, from talking to other editor types and from my own experience, we had at least two weeks to recover. But 9 business days later, we are back in the business of working on this book!
It’s really an amazing process.
I want to write about our collaborative strategy (great question, Arwen!), so look for that tomorrow. Also, I have more to say about my novel project!
8:32 pm on August 19th, 2008
Being without access makes me homicidal. I’m glad you survived. When we went Rving last summer all the places had promised us internet access and only about 30% of them actually had it working. How did I ever survive in the world without internet and a computer? Glad you have things working again. Good luck with the book.