Sound-off; 1 – 2;

Sound-off; 3 – 4;

Cadence count; 1 – 2 – 3 – 4;

1, 2 — 3, 4.

I went off to WRITING CAMP; draft, write, draft.

I worked till hands and brain were cramped; draft, write, draft.

I critiqued all day with writing buddies; draft, write, draft.

I revised the parts that were cruddy; draft, write, draft.

Sound-off; 1 – 2;

Sound-off; 3 – 4;

Cadence count; 1 – 2 – 3 – 4;

1, 2 — 3, 4.

We listened well to our D.I.; draft, write, draft.

Yell “PUBLISH IT or you will DIE;” draft, write, draft.

Now that we are all encouraged; draft, write, draft.

Our careers will surely flourish; DRAFT, WRITE, DRAFT!

Sound-off; 1 – 2;

Sound-off; 3 – 4;

Cadence count; 1 – 2 – 3 – 4;

1, 2 — 3, 4.

I’ve been working on this ridiculous chant for nearly a week. It wasn’t getting any better and so I decided to publish the darn thing so I could concentrate on some SERIOUS writing. BUT this had to be said. My week with Ann and the other boot camp participants was such a great experience. I promise to share more details later, but right now, I just want to say that Carol Lynch Williams chairs the best Young Adult writers conference in the nation. YES, I said NATION.

And did I mention the break-out sessions with participating authors? I was NOT disappointed in a single one – must say Louise Plummer’s love affair with Stephen King’s MISERY was a highlight. This woman loves GORE. Her unique analysis of how the King of Horror builds suspense was entertaining as well as helpful. 

Got to call it a night but not before I tackle my manuscript.

I WILL FINISH THIS DARN BOOK! DRAFT,WRITE, DRAFT!