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I've just completed the first draft of my first ever novel and I'm feeling rather elated about it. So far all my writing has been short form - short stories or poetry - tales that I can keep in my head all at once and shape mentally before ever putting pen to paper, at which point out they come fully formed and manageable.
This piece, working title A Step Beyond Context, is the first time I've ever completed a novel length piece, it's turning in at about 85,000 words. I'm pretty happy with it and what I've done with it, and now comes the re-read and re-drafting. Now that I know the exact end point I can go back and make sure everything leads tidily toward it and trim off the excess fat that no doubt clings to it here and there. I fully expect to start disliking it and seeing all the warts and problems but right at this moment, right now, at this time and in this place, I am feeling good.
Thank goodness, this post was short. I was so jealous. I wanted to comment without reading.
ReplyDeleteHowever, jealousy aside, I am very pleased for you. I have of yet to complete a novel and I know it is quite an accomplishment. I look forward to the final editing and publication. I will certainly buy a copy.
Thanks very much Ann, and good luck!
DeleteWell done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Hester!
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