Three weeks ago I bragged on this blog about how I had finally started my novel.
Number of words written since then: Zero.
I had no clue what I was doing. I had made the decision to write in the first person, and I figured that I was all set. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha....
There is SO MUCH MORE to writing a novel, gentle readers.
Although there are some people who write a first draft of a novel by the seat of their pants, I have come to the conclusion that I am not "some people." I need to do a lot more planning.
By now you may be asking, "So, has she done anything pertaining to the novel over the last three weeks?"
The answer is, "YES!"
I have been reading a very helpful book about writing fiction -- novels, in particular. I am taking notes as I read, and the (small) creative section of my brain has been whirring. So, even though I have nothing new on paper, I have made great progress.
And that first page that I wrote three weeks ago? It will probably be a goner!
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