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These days, the writing occupies a space in my head where it never quite goes away. It's always been like this really, and in some ways it's a pain, because I can have such a busy day, be so productive, and yet not be satisfied because one more day has gone by without words on the page
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I've tried the setting time aside thing - in fact I think it's absolutely vital and I am someone who believes in writing through the tough periods to get at the inspired ones. But I'm a terrible procrastinator, and I just get so tired. I feel as though if I could just get into a routine then I'd be fine - and I have a goal of being able to write full-time in ten years' time so that routine is a necessity.
Maybe you can have a copy Alex. I'm working on the second draft at the moment, letting my 13-year-old sister read a few chapters at a time because she's just the right age for it. I have to tell you that it's a complete mess - nowhere near the polish that was the drafts of Ivy Gate that I read - but if you want it, just for fun, you might be able to have it once I've worked my way through this draft (which hopefully should be in about a month's time._ It's not a proper rewrite, just fixing aborted storylines, and strengthening other ones.
I'm excited to hear about your Scottish adventure!
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