I almost didn't write this tonight. I had two breakdowns today and I am exhausted. Most days, I really just want this story to just finish itself. But here I am, determined to show you that we can do hard things. You don't have to be perfect. Just show up each day with what you… Continue reading Day 22 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
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Day 21 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
I want to tell you something about things I wish I had known when creating this book. Sure, the list will be bigger and more comprehensive at the end of the project. Create a character list and have at least a small description of what the person looks like, their age, past trauma, goals, arcs,… Continue reading Day 21 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Day 20 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
There is a beauty in being stuck. Yeah, it sucks most days, but sometimes, it allows you to find what it feels like to write without expectations. For the past few weeks, I have been trying to be perfect in creating. Taking the right amount of time to draft each chapter. But now, I feel… Continue reading Day 20 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Day 19 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
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Day 18 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
I think I have found my calling. It is problem-solving. Lately, I have been thinking about what story I should tell and how to tell it. Maybe I just needed to believe in myself and the vision I have with this story. Short post today, because I need to go make dinner. So what did… Continue reading Day 18 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Day 17 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Rewriting is an act of the gods, and baby, I am about to ascend to godhood. I realized that my novel in progress needed to take a different direction. The characters were losing their individual voices. I was losing my patience, which isn't saying much because I do not consider myself a patient person. But… Continue reading Day 17 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Day 16 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
I might have to do a full rewrite. Sitting at my desk for the past few hours, I reread what I have written so far. It feels like none of it is actually the way the story needs to go. Sure, I did talk some of it over with an acquaintance, and she agreed that… Continue reading Day 16 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
A Short Story: He Had It Coming
I have never thought of myself as a killer. Blood made me queasy, and I even failed college biology because I wouldn’t dissect the frog for the assignment. I clearly remember running from the lab to go empty my guts. I didn’t make it to the bathroom or trashcan in time. Not only that, but… Continue reading A Short Story: He Had It Coming
Day 15 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
I feel like I fell off a horse and my characters are looking at me and wondering what to do with me. Today was not a day of productivity. It was a day of reflection. I wanted to think about where I was taking my characters and why did it matter. Sure, I wanted them… Continue reading Day 15 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Day 14 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
How long should a chapter be? And what are the actions needed to make sure it will keep your reader interested? I saw someone say that an average chapter for a fantasy book should be anywhere from 1,800 words to 3,000 words. I would like to say that I am above average where the people… Continue reading Day 14 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Jona Nightingale 