I don't have much of an interest in freelance writing right now, so I thought I would dedicate today to another kind of writing. I recently began work on what will be my first full-length novel. In the past I have written several short stories and pieces of poetry, but never before have I endeavored to write a book. I'm finding it to be a wholly new experience that differs so very much from my story-writing days. As it turns out, I am no longer a "pantser" (one who writes by the seat of their pants, so to speak) like I was when I only wrote short stories. I have found that when it comes to my book, I'm a plotter. This came as such a surprise to me, but it has been such an invaluable tool in my writing process. It's very comforting to know that if I get stuck or lose track of what I'm trying to accomplish, all I have to do is open up my outline and remind myself.
I haven't gotten very with the writing of my book. I'm only 3 chapters in and have had to take a short break due to the beginning of classes and surgery this week, but I'm so in love with my premise, my characters, my setting, all of it. Although I hold my writing close to the vest aside from my trusted writing partner and two dear friends who will be my beta readers, I long to chatter away to anyone who will listen about my baby. This book is truly like a kid. Heck, I'm almost as proud of it as I am my 3 year old! I think this is how I know that it's going to be okay. Even if nothing becomes of it, it is mine and I know how much fun I am having in the writing of it.
That's exactly how I feel about my books. I was brave enough to try and self-publish it, but I don't do it for any monetary gain. I love my book so much, I want to share it with others. I don't know if it's any good, but it's mine and that makes me happy.
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It's cool that blogging has inspired you to write a planned-out novel!
ReplyDeleteI think that's awesome! And it's definitely understandable writers would feel like that about their work; especially their first one! Good luck with it. :D So cool.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on taking the plunge! I am so excited for those who can do it, I just don't think that I have any unique I dead so I am going to stick with what I know best :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your book! I'm not good at plotting, so I wrote a book that wasn't very good. Hopefully you'll do better!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your writing. I'm sure you're in for an enjoyable ride.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post!! Glad you were inspired to write a novel!! Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy writing too but I haven't tried writing a novel yet, I'm still writing short stories, essys (nonfiction!) etc.
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic that you're working on a novel and love your characters, setting etc.
Good luck with it...you must be so excited!
That's really cool that you're writing a book. I've always wanted to write one, but I just haven't started yet. I'm too afraid to fail. And, I realize that if I don't try, that's actually failing. I know I will write something. I just feel I need some more me time first instead of having all my time taken up by everything going on around me.
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