I've thought of a whole new format for the novel, which I think will make writing easier (also easier to skip ahead and/or go back and expand chapters).

Basically chronological, with chapters numbered by age, i.e. Chapter 8 = age 8, and so on. Starts with Chapter 8, cycles through chapter 25, then starts over at Chapter 0 with Mona's life.

I'm really frustrated and afraid that I won't be able to finish. I will be thoroughly disgusted with myself if I give up, but I'm also not sure I need the additional stress in my life. #