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
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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
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
Day 12 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
There is a type of pain that comes with watching your character struggle through a hard moment. I know that I have planned out this book including the character arcs and how it will feel, but these homies are having more feelings and doubts than I planned for. Part of me wants to comfort them… Continue reading Day 12 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Day 10 of Write a Book in 45 Days
I thought a lot about how to talk like different people in my story today. I wanted to know their likes and dislikes, how they handle conflict, their backstory, and so much more. There are different voices for each character, their word choice and mindset is important. You can have a character who is jovial… Continue reading Day 10 of Write a Book in 45 Days
Jona Nightingale 