/lit/ - Literature

>>23543552
How do I maintain emotional energy to finish out a book. I'm 41k into a first draft, over half way done with the entire back end planned out. But I've gotten to know the characters so much better and really let loose with letting them emote and vibe through trying times. But I find it a bit exhausting. It's like an entire universe's highs and lows are burning through my brain and it's a bit much. Pic related, it's how I'm trying to be.

On the upside, I'll be in a much better place to strengthen the characters when I do my second draft.