YA Spring Bootcamp Update 5

Good morning! The YA Buccaneers are hosting a motivation bootcamp from March - May for writers who need motivation and accountability.

Here are my progress updates from the past week:

Last Week's Goals:

• Outline ending chapters for SUNSET SUMMER - Complete, and they aren't just outlined, they are written!
• Write 2-4 new chapters - Complete (see above)
• Plan out next draft issues, factors to add in, etc. - Started, but not a complete list
• Complete A to Z blog posts for April - Complete

I have this tendency to start revising a draft before I have an ending, so I'm very glad I have an ending to work with. When wrapping up all the character arcs and plot points, I identified which areas need further developing. Still, writing The End was very satisfying!

This Week's Goals:

• Create a checklist for next draft revision of SUNSET SUMMER
• Work on first two items in revision list
• Write a synopsis for agent on SUNSET SUMMER
• Read a critique partner's manuscript
• Read and score 2 submissions for YA-RWA's Rosemary Contest

This checklist approach for revision is a new one for me. I see other writers do that so I figured I'd try it. I usually just go back to chapter one and start reading through again, but I want to be more targeted with my approach. I'm excited for a new batch of contest entries, and for The Rosemary, these are all YA (where as for the Golden Heart I had non-YA romance entries to read and judge) plus we get to provide feedback, which I like doing and I learn so much.

For the rest of you in spring bootcamp, how are you doing?