Author: writingatthepass

100 days ago I accepted a challenge from writing guru Joe Bunting with The Write Practice to pen a first-draft of my first novel. A few moments ago, thanks to a 24-hour deadline reprieve that arrived in the form of a miracle, I typed "The End." Paring down excessive verbiage and tightening the dialogue, I… Continue reading Typing “The End” – An Incredible Feeling

This photo capturing a sunset over the Gulf of Mexico depicts what it feels like on Day 62 of a 100-Day-Novel Challenge! The sun prepares to set on a journey where no apparent end is in sight. It’s an illusion, though, for the end nears. I’m committed to completing a 65,000-word manuscript by October 2nd,… Continue reading More than halfway there, yes, indeed!

Day 20 of my 100 Day Novel Challenge Seriously, writing a book is no joke. After submitting 15,000 words yesterday, I still have 45,000-plus words remaining! If it wasn’t for my association with the Novel Challenge, I’d still be rewriting the first couple of chapters, seeking perfection while moving at a snail’s pace. But there’s… Continue reading In Monroeville: Writers and Writing

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