As tired as I am, I couldn’t let the day go past without blogging about the stupendous, magnificent, enormous thing that happened today. I finished my novel. Yep, I wrote my way through 80,000 words until I got to THE END. (Just so you know, I didn’t actually write “The End” as that would have been a little bit lame, even for me…but I might have been just a little bit tempted to.) It is such an amazing feeling to know that I’ve seen this one through. It’s been a great journey. (more…)
Entries tagged as ‘first draft’
“The End”
August 14, 2009 · 3 Comments
Categories: writing
Tagged: editing, first draft, NaNoWriMo, writing
Slaying my giant
June 16, 2009 · 7 Comments
It’s no secret that I don’t like editing. I’m not exactly sure why, but I’m now much more fearful of the editing process than of the writing process. The writing process is mostly fun. There are some tough spots to grit my teeth through, but I have a clear idea (usually) of where I’m headed and enjoy the ride getting there. The editing process is an entirely different kettle of fish. (more…)
Categories: writing
Tagged: editing, editing process, editing technique, first draft, Randy Ingermanson
