With the term winding down, I can finally get back to writing. And with that said, I have an announcement to make. I am halfway through adding a new chapter/scene to my first book and it's one of many. Likewise, I'm almost at the half-way mark for book two.
Book one is currently at 35,570 words, while book two is currently at 23,610 words. That puts Shadows of Calassa at 143+ pages and The Human Trap at 98+ pages.
I did participate in NaNoWriMo but that went downhill quickly with term projects piling up at my side as I attempted this writing behemoth. Now, maybe next year, I'll just reserve my writing time for when I'm at home such as the weekends or school nights when I have no homework.
A suggestion to new and old writers: join a critique group if you're just coming out of NaNoWriMo. The story you slaved away on may have potential and sharing it with a group of trusted colleagues is the positive thing to do. Granted, I cheated and worked on both books at once, but there's no rule that says it has to be a completely new book you must start during November, just that you try and attain the goals of writing 150,000 words during the month.
Remember: as much as you care about your story and love what you've written, don't be afraid to let words go, or scenes, or characters. Sometimes that can strengthen a story more than it will harm. If it doesn't work without that scene, then try getting advice as to what specifically isn't working there and determine if it can be salvaged or integrated into the novel proper.
Book one is currently at 35,570 words, while book two is currently at 23,610 words. That puts Shadows of Calassa at 143+ pages and The Human Trap at 98+ pages.
I did participate in NaNoWriMo but that went downhill quickly with term projects piling up at my side as I attempted this writing behemoth. Now, maybe next year, I'll just reserve my writing time for when I'm at home such as the weekends or school nights when I have no homework.
A suggestion to new and old writers: join a critique group if you're just coming out of NaNoWriMo. The story you slaved away on may have potential and sharing it with a group of trusted colleagues is the positive thing to do. Granted, I cheated and worked on both books at once, but there's no rule that says it has to be a completely new book you must start during November, just that you try and attain the goals of writing 150,000 words during the month.
Remember: as much as you care about your story and love what you've written, don't be afraid to let words go, or scenes, or characters. Sometimes that can strengthen a story more than it will harm. If it doesn't work without that scene, then try getting advice as to what specifically isn't working there and determine if it can be salvaged or integrated into the novel proper.
