The title says it all. After the rough challenges of getting past difficult scenes and moments I came to dread, 50,000 words now sit neatly in a document. The progress bar shows a new level of, well – progress. 35,000 words are left until the estimated end of my novel. A measly word count compared to 50,000. Together, they will merge to become the first draft of Tales of The Forbidden.
I’m ecstatic just thinking about having a completed novel!
Once finished, I won’t have much time to relax. I intend to dive right into writing the second novel of the series, Mercy of The Forbidden. After a short break, I’ll also get into the editing process of the first book. Turn this mistake-infested disaster into a real book. All this in between college and a part-time job.
I’m the type of person who tends to work better when I get pushed; when I have limited time. If one day, I have nothing planned, I’ll say, “I’ll write today.” and it will take much more effort to get myself to write. When I have a lot to do, I jump from task to task. Done with class and two hours left until I need to work? I’ll write – use the time available to me. For me, it’s the best way to do things.
Don’t be fooled. I can get a lot done on days I don’t necessarily have plans for. It’s just a matter of getting myself into gear and starting. Once I start, I don’t stop until I feel I’ve gotten enough done.
The first step is the hardest.
That step of my novel is behind me – now it’s time to finish it.
I also now have a Contact page for my blog. If you want to contact me outside of WordPress, that’s where you will find out how!
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How do you work best? When busy, or when you have little to do?
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August 10, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Congrats on meeting your goal! Be proud of yourself. I think I work best when I’m busier. Strange, but true. Great post!
August 10, 2011 at 4:23 pm
Thank you! ๐
Yeah, it’s odd how that works, isn’t it?
August 10, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Congratulations, Natasha!
I knew you could do it.
August 10, 2011 at 5:26 pm
Thank you so much for the support!
August 11, 2011 at 8:42 am
OH YAY! congrats ๐
August 11, 2011 at 2:24 pm
Thank you! ๐
August 11, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you, and proud that you completed your goal! Fantastic job! ๐
The only other thing I have to say is, sometimes the edit is more fun than the writing, and sometimes it’s the worst thing you’ve ever done. XD
~Ashlee
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August 11, 2011 at 2:25 pm
Thank you so much! Now to hit my deadline for finishing the first novel. ๐
Yeah, that’s true. Both writing and editing have their pros and cons! Editing lets you transform what you wrote into something better.