March 31st is the deadline to submit the first 5,000 words of a novel.
And I’m so close.
If you win, there’s a big $ prize… and something even more priceless, feedback.
I’ve wrestled with this for a while now. Changed my genre a bit, tweaked a little of this and a lot of that.
So now the question is, am I brave enough to do the final touches… and hit submit?
I know darn good and well the chances are slim. But I still think it’s worth taking the plunge.
So what’s the risk?
Not losing.
Getting in my head and deciding it isn’t good enough to keep going. To finish my novel.
Because I’ve already written more than 5,000 words… and I have so much more to go.
I’m not just writing a book. I’m learning how to write one while I’m writing it.
Boy howdy… is this a challenge or what?
Anyhoooo… I’m excited. I’ve been working hard, and it feels like something.
So my dear readers… I could sure use a prayer and some good thoughts coming my way.
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Go for it! Best of luck! 🙏
You got this. Just write. I did 50, 000 words in 30 days and at the end was the first draft of a novel. Don’t think about craft or learning to write or whatever…just write the story you see in your head. First drafts are meant to be messy. Just write.
Tracie, I admired you before but now… what the heck!! 50,000 words in 30 days?! Good advice. I am listening and will try not to keep revising at this stage, just keep going. Let those creative juices flow. First drafts are meant to be messy. < great takeaway!
Oh and one more thing. Did you know the whole story before you even started?
No, I had an idea of the main character traveling. I had a mode if transportation and about 4 cities I thought would be fun. But just like my Friday fiction now it just comes out oh my head.
Every day about 1667 words. It took like an hour and a half daily.
I need to read more of you.
Thank you!!!
You got this Charli♥️.
Thank you ❤️
Than you Darryl for your encouragement and prayers.
I wish you all the luck but I’m guessing you’re “on it” and don’t need luck!
I’m so excited for you. Praying with you!
Thank you so much. I did it. Thank you for your ongoing support. Love you.
I wanted to come and tell you… I did it. Now, I will move forward, just writing and writing some more. You helped inspire me and I am grateful, Darryl.
That’s wonderful! 😎🙏
Hey you, I need you to inspire me to workout today. lol. Does cleaning the house count? Btw, I met my goal and submitted. Thanks for your encouragement. I appreciate you.