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26,000 Reached + Page Update

Today was particularly tricky. I know I’ve made stuff-ups today, and it’s tempting to print out this draft already, but I promised myself I would finish it. All my life, I’ve never finished a project 100%. These are my shoes; this is my chance. But I feel like I’m hitting a wall again, as IContinue reading “26,000 Reached + Page Update”

17,500 Words Reached

Looking back at my novel word goal, I’ve realised I’m almost halfway to the end. *sigh* This scene has been so hard to write, because I’m giving myself very little to go off and I have never rewritten the point of interest this way. I started using a sticky note planning technique, which has, inContinue reading “17,500 Words Reached”

7500 Words Reached

It took me ages to get through a slump, but I made it yesterday. If there’s anything I’ve learnt as a novelist, though, it’s that I shouldn’t raise such high expectations of myself for rough drafts. I had the project goal at 30,000 words, but as I near the end, I’ll cut it down toContinue reading “7500 Words Reached”

5000 Words Reached

It’s taken shorter than expected! My only obstacles were that I went out of town for a week, and then the next week I quit my job. For now I’m a full-time writer, and nothing else matters. Things have finally come together regarding the story, and when that happens I feel an absolute lightheartedness andContinue reading “5000 Words Reached”

3000 Words Reached

I can’t believe that advice worked so well. To think I had trouble reaching 1000 for months! The next milestone is 5000, even if that sounds far-fetched to me now. The first chapter is almost done for the first draft, and I’m super excited to get in and edit. My next trouble, though, is addingContinue reading “3000 Words Reached”

2000 Words Reached

After a week-long trip, I’ve finally made it to 2000 on my project. Somebody advised I make the first draft the worst I can make it, and honestly? It’s the best advice I’ve ever heard. It’s brought me a new perspective of imperfection. If you want to try it yourself, you’ll be surprised by theContinue reading “2000 Words Reached”

Milestone Hit

I’ve officially reached 1000 words on my project. It took a few tries to make something cohesive and planned. I’ve realised how much perfectionism I’ve put into the project and how toxic it is. It’s a relief to finally connect things and brings important scenes to the forefront. Soon it will be 1500, then 2000Continue reading “Milestone Hit”