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Writing

CherokeeDem

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1. I have a novel....

Reply to CrispyQ (Original post)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 02:51 PM

Sep 2014

undergoing last edit and hopefully will be sent to an agent within a couple of weeks. (Believe me, no delusions... ready to self-publish.)

I learned the hard way... about six chapters into a 22 chapter sci-fi novel, I was ready to scream.... stopped right then... and made an outline. Didn't always follow it ...something I planned for chapter 11 might show up in 14 but getting organized was a good thing,

I still have trouble just writing a draft without stopping to make corrections... just can't seem to do that.

Good luck on your novel... getting that first chapter out of the way is a good feeling!

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I started writing in January. [View all] CrispyQ Sep 2014 OP

I have a novel.... CherokeeDem Sep 2014 #1

Good luck! CrispyQ Sep 2014 #2

I am very lucky.... CherokeeDem Sep 2014 #3