I just wrote the final words of my first draft. I’m done. It feels weird to say. I’m done! I’ve written a novel. I’ve heard people talk about how exciting it is to write “The End”, once they arrive at that point. For me, it was definitely exciting. And a little unreal. And slightly dizzying. But I haven’t been able to stop smiling since.
It came in at 77,500 words. I wonder how many of those original words I will be able to keep, as I go threw the process of revising and editing. I have a lot more work ahead. But today, I’m celebrating.
4 comments:
Congratulations. I am proud of you.
Congratulations! Today is your day! You're off to great places. You're off and away!
Way to go! Mark that goal off. Hooray!
Yippee! Congratulations on a new born baby! I am so happy for you!
Thank you for your comments on my "Aspiring Authors" post. I appreciate your honesty with me and with yourself.
I know what you mean.
There have been times when I have been so honest and so myself when I post comments that I wonder for hours if it was the right thing to do because I don't want to be judged or criticized. (Even with the stuff I post on my blog!)
Kim, if you live in Utah, we aught to get together and celebrate the birth of your new novel! I am so excited for you! Mine was born December 20, 12:34 AM!
Wow! You've done what only three percent of people in the world actually do--finish a book! Congratulations! That in itself is SO awesome! The best thing you can do now is LOVE LOVE LOVE edits! LOL! I love them because every time I get to rewrite my books, I fall in love all over again--plus all those edits make it that much closer to perfection!
Northanger Alibi (Has already gone through 9 rewrites... and still counting)
Jenni James
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