First Draft = FINISHED!

After two years of writing, I can finally say the first draft of my manuscript is complete! Wow. There's a great sense of accomplishment in finishing, but the work is not done! Now on to editing, rewriting, and more editing....

Wish me luck.

My manuscript and a good, cold frap... There's nothing better!

 



Original Artwork by Sam Campbell

To the Beach...or to the Writing Desk?

This week is Spring Break.  For many college students, that means a group trip to the beach and lots and lots of sunshine.  For me?  Well...I'm staying right here.  As a writer, I'm perfectly content to schlep on over to the library - my notebook and pen in hand - and get lost in my manuscript for a few hours.  Oh, and don't forget the frappuccino!  A cup of good frozen coffee and a manuscript.  That's about all I need!

I'm excited to have this time off of school.  Time to dedicate to my book.  It's an incredible feeling to be able to focus solely on your writing and not have to worry about school work!

Ugh.  School.  Classes start back on Monday...  Well, I better get back to writing while I still can!

Reaching the Climax

Well, I've reached that part of my story.  The climax.  The tension has never been tighter, and the fate of my protagonist is hanging in the balance.  I love writing a climax.  I love the action, the heart, the dialogue.  Everything has led up to this point. 

At times I'm almost feverish to get all my thoughts down on the page.  I can't write fast enough, and it seems as if my brain is going to explode with all the ideas I have.  As a writer, I thrive off of this.  This amazing adrenaline rush.

Well, I have to go now.  Time to get back to my story.... 

Christmas Break = Writing Time!

 

After a crazy and hectic semester, after a weekend full of studying my brains out, it's finally time to write.  The craziness has died down.  Now, all I want is chilly weather, a frappucino, my notebook, and a pen.  I'm hoping to get A LOT of writing done these next few weeks.  I'm hoping to make a HUGE dent in that novel.  The sooner it's done, the sooner I can look for that agent....

 

And from there, well, that's all in God's hands.

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 This? Not so much....

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Finding the Time

 

School is in full swing.  It seems like you never have a free moment, a time to take a break.  My problem is, when i DO get that rare break, I'm too worn out to write.  But that needs to change.  I've got to push myself.  So many people have told me, "Enjoy these years.  After college, you'll be in the real world and you'll be even busier."

 

THAT CAN'T HAPPEN.  If I don't find the time to write now, my book may never get finished.  I may never see it published.

 

So I've decided...I'm MAKING time.