Final Word Count: 34,555
Written by Aaron on June 21st, 2009
I didn’t hit my goal, but I am more than happy with my first attempt. I penned 34,555 words in 30 days. That’s an average of 1,152 per day. Which ain’t too shabby.
I told you I would get caught up.
Written by Aaron on May 24th, 2009
My first draft crossed the 50% mark today, and it was a very joyous moment, believe me. With the due date being Saturday, June 13, I think I’ll be able to finish without too much fuss, but life is unpredictable. I am pretty much right on track, so if I miss a few days of [...]
One Day Down, 2% complete
Written by Aaron on May 14th, 2009
I am very happy with my first day of writing. I wrote in three sessions during the day and have a completed 1100-word chapter one. That’s just shy of five pages, and like I said, I am happy with that.
Novel Start Date and Deadline
Written by Aaron on May 13th, 2009
I’ve set my 30-day novel start date, and it is tomorrow, Monday, May 14, 2009!
That makes my deadline Saturday, June 13, 2009. I pretty much have most of my storyline fleshed out, and I’m eager to start writing, and there is no reason to hold off any longer. Hannah’s parents are coming in from out [...]
Wow, I started it.
Written by Aaron Paulley on May 11th, 2009
When I posted last night that I was going to write a novel, I meant it. I didn’t know I’d start today, however. I’ve got 1/3 of my outline done and am going to be using a slightly modified Hero’s Journey story arc.
I told my wife of my desire to write a novel and we [...]