It is official!
And I totally feel comfortable with saying this in "virtual" public: the first draft of my novel is completed! Woo-hoo! I feel pretty proud of myself right now and I'm sitting pretty at: 81,676 words!
Today also marks the day where I've left my first draft alone for two whole weeks! I have been taking notes in my notebook and re-reading the outline I made of the draft - but I've made myself stay away from writing.
And honestly it's true what people say about giving yourself space. I already have new ideas about the story and am more willing to consider alternate possibilities for how it could flow better. I've read on the NanoWriMo forums that it's best to let three weeks pass between your first draft - so I think by the time week three rolls around, I'm gonna be itching to revisit my story and start some revising. I'm excited to take the next step!
*throws confetti* CONGRATULATIONS!!! That's so fantastic :D Are you pleased?? What now?? Huzzah! (glad to see you back!)
ReplyDeleteI am very happy the way my story evolved and became what it is today. Now that I have moved to the U.S. and things are starting to get back into rhythm, I'm simply counting down until I allow myself to edit. Seriously, that's my favorite part!
DeleteSo more posts will be coming on how I start editing and revising. I'm excited!