As I hit my 20,000-word mark,
coming close to the halfway point in my NaNo quest I am struggling with lots of
self-doubt. Is this really a good story? Will anyone really want to read it? Does it
even make sense? I have really struggled
with doubt about my ability to write fiction.
I had a great conversation with
my hubby about my Nano efforts so far and for me I think the most important part of
this whole adventure is simply to prove to myself that I can actually write
50,ooo words, that I can finish a book.
Somehow having this knowledge will propel me to continue. Knowing that I CAN write a full book will
offer me the freedom to finish several of the book ideas that I have started,
but haven’t really gone anywhere.
Whether this current Nano book is ever published doesn’t really matter –
it is simply a catalyst for me to show me my true potential as a writer.
The other thing that NaNo is teaching me is the power of consistency, getting in the habit of writing more than 1,000 words each day . In order to be a successful writer I need to be writing each and every day. So far I have done a really great job of staying on track, so I know I can do it. (Although I did skip one day for the ASU football game, but it was worth it)
The other thing that NaNo is teaching me is the power of consistency, getting in the habit of writing more than 1,000 words each day . In order to be a successful writer I need to be writing each and every day. So far I have done a really great job of staying on track, so I know I can do it. (Although I did skip one day for the ASU football game, but it was worth it)
At the end of November – not only
will I be done with my current novel, but also I will be working on two more
novels in the upcoming months. I have
great ideas, and with the confidence from my Nano adventure I know I can finish
those as well as many more.
I'm glad you feel motivated with a renewed confidence you gained from your Nano experience. Happy writing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle
DeleteGood going! I can manage to write a lengthy blog post but I couldn't keep on theme for so many words! Fantastic progress! I hope you make it to the end :) It's not always about quality with writing. I feel that this challenge is, like you said, about building the habit and routine more than focussing and dwelling on the content. That being said if it's a good novel, run fast and far :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Chez - I completely agree, blogging seems so much easier, and even non-fiction is not too intimidating - there's just something about fiction, I think its the challenge of not comparing yourself with the great literary authors. I am really trying to be faithful to my writing and just see where it leads and as my hubby says - who knows, I could become the next J K Rowling (we all have to dream)
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