I'm now several days into Camp NaNoWriMo, and while it pulled me out of my "slump" like I'd hoped, I'm just not covering as much ground as I'd like to. I realize 50k words in 30 days is asking a lot, and I also realize that month isn't even half over yet...but I'd like to be further along.
Truth be told I finished this "book" in high school - over 200 hand written pages I painstakingly cranked out with all the naive bliss that is high school love {and when I say naive, please believe me that I was a ridiculous level of naive} and actually dedicated and gave it to my high school boyfriend. ::eye roll:: Yes, I was/am that girl.
This book has been written and reworked so many times, I think it's safe to say that's its a brand new story, but still very much about two people falling deeply in love with each other. It still carries a tune of falling in love with your best friend, but has become so much more than that high school girl ever dreamed. I've learned and experienced a lot since then!
So here's to all the aspiring authors out there, some I know, others I don't, that are pouring out their heart and soul into a book and dream of being published. Let's cheer each other on, reach for the stars, and continue to dream big!
If you can dream it, you can do it. - Walt Disney
Lovely little post that should inspire anyone coming back to a project. I love the honesty - especially the eye roll – and the warmth (and humility) that radiates! No wonder you got a sunshine award!
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Cheers
JG
Thank you so much! :) I appreciate your kind words. I'll definitely be dropping by!
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