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Journey to Becoming a Published Author-First Time for Everything
Today marks the beginning of draft 2 of Chuck the Chosen. I’ve drafted stories, both short and long, but never have I completed a novel from start to finish, drafting included. I’m in unknown territory, and frankly, I’m slightly in… Continue reading
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Day 22 of Becoming a Published Author and the Itch to Keep Writing is Unbearable
I didn’t post any updates for the last two days…but I didn’t take a break even though maybe I should have. I’m sure anyone who is simply working on something, whether it’s a book, a painting, maybe even a table,… Continue reading
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Day 21 of Becoming a Published Author and I’M FINISHED THE FIRST DRAFT!
I’M OFFICIALLY ON MY SECOND DRAFT!!!!!! I didn’t get to 70 k words, but I did say that if the story felt it had reached its natural conclusion, I’d let myself start in on draft 2. So that feeling is… Continue reading
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Day 9 of Becoming a Published Author-Back at it With More to Come
I’m pushing myself to not fall into bad habits again. I have restarted this project way too many times and the urge to restart again is rearing its ugly head. I won’t be giving in. The opportunity to start… Continue reading