One month ago, I embarked on a new journey, one I thought of attempting for years. Now, after thirty days I can say with confidence: man, this is tough!
Writing is one of those things you don't realize is so hard until you try it yourself. The hardest part for me thus far is finding a rhythm to write. I'm trying to establish better habits such as waking up earlier and working out (more on my writing routine later). The biggest problem I've found is the three days I work second shift. Those days I have to be extra motivated to complete everything I need to do before leaving for work. My job allows me time to write, but it's never predictable so I try to get as much writing done before I leave.
As of today, I've completed 13 of the planned 46 chapters and my total word count is over 60,000 words. Each your heart out NaNoWrMo!
I'm learning a lot about my writing style and how to stay consistant with it, but it is my first novel. I still have plenty to learn. I already know my first edit will involve plenty of rewriting. Geez, ten chapters in, I changed my main character's personality along with various other details.
I hope to share my editing process in the future as well as my worlding building techniques. Hint: it involves lots of index cards, post it notes, and journals!
Until then, have a good day and keep writing!
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