I keep a list of book ideas on my flash drive (and admitedly, on my phone). I’ve maintained this list for over ten years now. Whenever I manage to write one of the books on the list, I hilight it, and add another idea or two. There’s one book idea that has been on the list from the very begining, but I never got around to writing it. It’s an advice book. It’s a sarcastic advice book.
While I didn’t write the book, I did make notes and write a few drafts of potential chapters. Each time I considered starting the official rough draft, I’d read over my materials, and think, “No, that’s way too mean. People are going to be too deep into their feelings if I publish that.” But, maybe that’s a good thing. Sometimes, people need something that stirs a reaction of some sort. Somethimes, people need a good solid kick in the butt.
So, I’m drafting the manuscript now. I’m pulling out all of my old notes, and making new ones. We’ll see what comes out of it.
