As you know I have been interested in writing a novel. I was at Borders the other day and found a magazine "Write Your Novel In 30 Days". And so what I going to do? Write a novel in a month. This will require more focus than I normally have but were there is a will there is a way.
Obviously, at the end of 30 days there will be no published copy or fully edited novel, but I can at least have a rough draft. The magazine lists some common pitfalls of new writers, which I have already encountered a few of. So far I have 6 pages, a character grid, and a rough outline. The recommended word count for my novel is roughly 90,000 words. That means I need to be cranking out 3000 words a day. I may have to be a bit of a hermit for awhile as I now have a very pressing priority.
I know there are a lot of people who may feel me writing a book is an exercise in futility. I may never be sold on book stands or have book signings, but I will never know until I try. For now I am keeping the details of my book to myself and a few very supportive people especially in these early stages. I believe that I have the ability to lead the life I want to lead. I think people can be successful and fulfilled without a 40 hour work week. It just requires a mental shift of what you believe you are worth and how you value your time. I think a lot of people were raised in the same mentality that the harder you work the more you are worth. Meaning if you aren't sacrificing some amount of life than you are not going to amount to anything. Well I believe you can have your pie and eat it too.
It is time for me to find my pie . . .
I will update you all as the novel unfolds. Some people might feel it is impossible to write a book in a month. To which I say, if my book gets done in 2 months do you think I will complain? Absolutely not. Moral of the story don't let anyone steal your dreams!
Congrats Savannah! I'm looking forward to reading more and more of what you have written and I'm stoked to be one of the people that you consider special enough to share it with! Good luck!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jill and if there is any writing you want to bounce off of me I would love it! You have no idea what your support has meant to me.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with this, it's such a good idea!!! I can't wait to see how this all unfolds :)
ReplyDeleteI'm writing one at the moment, but uni is a bit of a time suck, so will have to wait until the holidays to complete it!
And I 100% agree with you about the work thing as well.
Thank you so much! I have had some unexpected things come up this month that have delayed things a bit but I am well on my way. Good luck with your book!
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