My mother always told me that I took the most difficult way to an answer, and I didn't believe her until I got older. I woke up this morning thinking I could write three papers, write another 3,000 words in this novel, and then write a short story and a poem. It's okay, you can… Continue reading Day 13 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
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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 11 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
When are you most productive? For writing, it is in the morning. When contemplating design, it is the afternoon. If we have to talk about posting videos, it is in the evening. So why did I not take this into account when I said I was going to work all day and then write at… Continue reading Day 11 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
Day 9 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Have you ever just want to scrap your entire project and scream, "No, this isn't it! Give me more gore! Where is the rage?!?" Yeah, me neither. I know that I have written horror before, and I like to think I am getting better at horror. But this story is not that. I wanted suspense,… Continue reading Day 9 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Day 8 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Is this the calm before the storm? I am not sure, but I am beginning to think it just might be. Today I was thinking about how many words need to be in each chapter for it to be engaging. The question came to me about the right combination of lows and highs to keep… Continue reading Day 8 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Day 7 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Let's take a moment of silence because, I have written every day for the past seven days. That is a feat within itself, but I am going to celebrate it by taking care of my needs and finding out what works for me in the process. I want to try early morning writing, like waking… Continue reading Day 7 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Day 5 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Low content days are still productive. Look it me when I say this, low content days are still productive. You can take a mini break on days when you feel tired or overwhelmed. If you are to write a book in 45 days, you must understand that each day will be different and not all… Continue reading Day 5 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Day 4 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Hold my margarita! Because honey child, I wrote today and it felt really good. You're probably wondering, "Well Jona, you write every day, what makes today so good?" Do you know the feeling of taking a thought and turning it into something physical? Maybe not, or maybe you do, I don't know your life stunna… Continue reading Day 4 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Day 3 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
While outlining might be evil and created by overlords who want us to suffer, I can say that it is not needed. My chapter guide is very different from my outline, which made me laugh, because of course I would have different ideas as the story evolved. I do not think this is a bad… Continue reading Day 3 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
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