Big News
Wow, talk about a blogging break. I did not mean to neglect this space so much over the holiday {though I feel like no one even reads blogs anymore, so it's probably not a big deal}. I will be back later this week with Christmas recaps, a look back at 2014 and a look ahead at 2015. But first I wanted to share my news with you, the reason that I've been away from here so much....
....as of last night, December 30, 2014 I officially finished my book. My very first novel. Well finished is a strong word to use as I have weeks and weeks of editing to do, but the first draft is DONE!!
Yes, I hand wrote the whole thing, and then went back and typed up what I had written that day...because I'm crazy. Skip thinks these notebooks will be worth a ton of money one day...he sorely overestimates how much money people make writing.
When I first started writing, I had only a small idea for a story. And before my eyes it grew and grew into something I'm really proud of... 3 1/2 notebooks filled...199 pages typed...96,000 words. It took a lot of surprise twists and turns, but I think the choices I made honor the story the best. And for those wondering, it's a love story. But that's all I'll say for now.
I started this adventure back in August, and I can't believe that only four months later, I'm done. I had assumed it would take me until June to write the first draft, so I'm pretty excited that my timeline got pushed up a lot. It's strange to be done as well. I have worked on this just about every single day since the summer. Skip and I would talk about them like they were friends of ours. I loved seeing how their story developed. Like I said, there is still a TON of work to do, but it's weird to know how the story ends, when for so long I didn't.
This is a dream I have had since I was 10 years old. And yes, I'm really hoping to get this published one day, but for now I'll enjoy the fact that I sat down and just did it. I wrote a book.
....as of last night, December 30, 2014 I officially finished my book. My very first novel. Well finished is a strong word to use as I have weeks and weeks of editing to do, but the first draft is DONE!!
Yes, I hand wrote the whole thing, and then went back and typed up what I had written that day...because I'm crazy. Skip thinks these notebooks will be worth a ton of money one day...he sorely overestimates how much money people make writing.
When I first started writing, I had only a small idea for a story. And before my eyes it grew and grew into something I'm really proud of... 3 1/2 notebooks filled...199 pages typed...96,000 words. It took a lot of surprise twists and turns, but I think the choices I made honor the story the best. And for those wondering, it's a love story. But that's all I'll say for now.
I started this adventure back in August, and I can't believe that only four months later, I'm done. I had assumed it would take me until June to write the first draft, so I'm pretty excited that my timeline got pushed up a lot. It's strange to be done as well. I have worked on this just about every single day since the summer. Skip and I would talk about them like they were friends of ours. I loved seeing how their story developed. Like I said, there is still a TON of work to do, but it's weird to know how the story ends, when for so long I didn't.
This is a dream I have had since I was 10 years old. And yes, I'm really hoping to get this published one day, but for now I'll enjoy the fact that I sat down and just did it. I wrote a book.
So so so exciting!!!! I hope I can read it someday!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I am so excited for you! I would love to read it!
ReplyDeleteI have a book that gives you address to send your manuscript to book companies etc. I got it off amazon. You should look at it if you are interested in trying to get it published.
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you!!
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