I remember writing my first novel. I had no idea what it was to craft a story, and it went a little like this: 'something happened, then this, and then, then, then, then and finally.' Although the imagination was ticking over, technical ability was zilch.
I did a lot of work on that novel, and it was good experience to write and play around with. I think the main thing I learned from that was discipline to sit down and write. I had structure to my writing process, of which there is a lot to be said.... oh, there we are at that dreaded thing we must do if we want to write..
Writing is heaven writing is hell, writing is work.
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I think the beginning is a fun place to be...all the new ideas, creating the characters. It's the middle where things get difficult. And like you said, it's a ton of work!
Good luck!
Lol. Absolutely right, and thank you. I hope to have learned some lessons from all the discarded papers of the past!
I'm also at the beginning stage. I started what I call "Writer's Uni-Verse-City" so that I can read craft books, write and learn from others.
We all take the long road together. :)
Happy Writing
Hey Nicole,
Thanks for leaving a comment. I love your style, it sounds as though you've got a great plan going.
It's a fab journey we writers make. Best of luck!
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