Author Topic: WOW!!! (Read 9485 times)

idontknowyet · « **on:** October 19, 2019, 02:26:53 PM »

I just finished my very first book. Well technically it's the 6th book in my series, but it's the first book I've completed. I finished writing a book. Though it still needs 17million typos removed and to be edited, but finished a book. Its been a year and ten months since I started writing. I've had a few people tell me writing the way I do I'll never finish a book.

This is how I feel!!!!

TimothyEllis · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2019, 02:28:59 PM »

Rosie Scott · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2019, 02:47:47 PM »

Congrats! Here's to hoping it's the first of many!

Simon Haynes · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2019, 03:01:32 PM »

Well done! I bet that's a great feeling of relief.

Gerri Attrick · « **Reply #4 on:** October 19, 2019, 05:47:17 PM »

Well done! Give yourself a pat on the back, pour a glass of your tipple of choice - and get on with the next one!

Jeff Tanyard · « **Reply #5 on:** October 19, 2019, 05:57:45 PM »

Congratulations!

I'm a little confused, though. Did you write five previous books that you failed to finish? Or did you start with book 6 of the series and will write the other books later?

VanessaC · « **Reply #6 on:** October 19, 2019, 07:32:35 PM »

Congratulations!!!

You know it gets easier from here, right? I mean, it's not really easy, but once you've finished one, you know you can do it!

notthatamanda · « **Reply #7 on:** October 19, 2019, 10:07:55 PM »

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #8 on:** October 19, 2019, 11:04:07 PM »

CELEBRATE!!!

Now, get back to work.

idontknowyet · « **Reply #9 on:** October 19, 2019, 11:06:55 PM »

Quote from: Count Jeffula on October 19, 2019, 05:57:45 PM

Congratulations!

I'm a little confused, though. Did you write five previous books that you failed to finish? Or did you start with book 6 of the series and will write the other books later?

I don't write sequentially. I write as the muse hits. I've started most of the books in my 73 book series though a few are just ideas in my head since I haven't met the characters yet. I have books with 5k written all the way to 50k done in them. I hop around a lot. The end of last month I noticed that I only needed 24k to finish this book and decided to see if I could get my muse to let me finish a book. This was huge challenge and 24k turned into like 46k. By the time I was done the end of book 5 moved so that book 6 isn't 90k when all the others are 70k.
I'm going to try to finish book 5 this month since I only have 20k left and I can do that in 5 days, but my muse might need a break to explore new things. We'll see.
Only 14 more book till I start publishing!

RappaDizzy · « **Reply #10 on:** October 19, 2019, 11:33:13 PM »

Congratulations. Few people who want to write a book ever finish

73 book series?

14 books b4 you publish??

You do realize your muse may be keeping you from getting your work out there out of fear of what readers will think of your work?

PJ Post · « **Reply #11 on:** October 20, 2019, 12:05:49 AM »

idontknowyet · « **Reply #12 on:** October 20, 2019, 12:16:37 AM »

Quote from: Eugene Lloyd MacRae on October 19, 2019, 11:33:13 PM

Congratulations. Few people who want to write a book ever finish

73 book series?

14 books b4 you publish??

You do realize your muse may be keeping you from getting your work out there out of fear of what readers will think of your work?

Actually the 14 books are part of my marketing plan. I write romance. Rapid release helps with visibility. Currently I am writing between 60-80k a month but I don't want to stress myself out with deadlines. I am stocking books away for a consistent rapid release plan. To take the pressure off of me I want to have 15 books ready before I start. Plus not writing sequentially makes it virtually impossible to finish the specific book I need each month for release.
The 73 books is insanity pure and simple.

JRTomlin · « **Reply #13 on:** October 20, 2019, 01:45:55 AM »

RappaDizzy · « **Reply #14 on:** October 20, 2019, 03:22:40 AM »

Quote from: idontknowyet on October 20, 2019, 12:16:37 AM

Quote from: Eugene Lloyd MacRae on October 19, 2019, 11:33:13 PM
Congratulations. Few people who want to write a book ever finish

73 book series?

14 books b4 you publish??

You do realize your muse may be keeping you from getting your work out there out of fear of what readers will think of your work?
Actually the 14 books are part of my marketing plan. I write romance. Rapid release helps with visibility. Currently I am writing between 60-80k a month but I don't want to stress myself out with deadlines. I am stocking books away for a consistent rapid release plan. To take the pressure off of me I want to have 15 books ready before I start. Plus not writing sequentially makes it virtually impossible to finish the specific book I need each month for release.
The 73 books is insanity pure and simple.

Okay. We already knew you were insane like the rest of us in trying to be a writer. So now you’ve confirmed it

idontknowyet · « **Reply #15 on:** October 20, 2019, 03:49:59 AM »

Quote from: Eugene Lloyd MacRae on October 20, 2019, 03:22:40 AM

Quote from: idontknowyet on October 20, 2019, 12:16:37 AM
Quote from: Eugene Lloyd MacRae on October 19, 2019, 11:33:13 PM
Congratulations. Few people who want to write a book ever finish

73 book series?

14 books b4 you publish??

You do realize your muse may be keeping you from getting your work out there out of fear of what readers will think of your work?
Actually the 14 books are part of my marketing plan. I write romance. Rapid release helps with visibility. Currently I am writing between 60-80k a month but I don't want to stress myself out with deadlines. I am stocking books away for a consistent rapid release plan. To take the pressure off of me I want to have 15 books ready before I start. Plus not writing sequentially makes it virtually impossible to finish the specific book I need each month for release.
The 73 books is insanity pure and simple.

Okay. We already knew you were insane like the rest of us in trying to be a writer. So now you’ve confirmed it

Vijaya · « **Reply #16 on:** October 20, 2019, 04:42:11 AM »

WOW is right!!!

Kate Elizabeth · « **Reply #17 on:** October 20, 2019, 07:41:59 AM »

Congratulations!

Lynn · « **Reply #18 on:** October 20, 2019, 09:44:39 AM »

Glad you finished! Finishing is the single most important skill a writer can develop. :D

A. N. Onymous · « **Reply #19 on:** October 20, 2019, 02:38:00 PM »

Fantastic! 73 books???? You are crazier than me.

Lorri Moulton · « **Reply #20 on:** October 21, 2019, 04:20:52 AM »

Quote from: idontknowyet on October 19, 2019, 02:26:53 PM

I just finished my very first book. Well technically it's the 6th book in my series, but it's the first book I've completed. I finished writing a book. Though it still needs 17million typos removed and to be edited, but finished a book. Its been a year and ten months since I started writing. I've had a few people tell me writing the way I do I'll never finish a book.

This is how I feel!!!!

Well done! Take a day to celebrate. You did it!!!

She-la-te-da · « **Reply #21 on:** October 21, 2019, 07:20:45 AM »

Yeah, that first "The End" is pretty special. One down, on to the next, that's the writer's life. And how sweet it is.

Laughing Elephant · « **Reply #22 on:** October 22, 2019, 02:27:37 PM »

You've done what possibly millions of others failed to do - you finished!

That is indeed a worthy cause to celebrate.

Jan Hurst-Nicholson · « **Reply #23 on:** October 23, 2019, 05:12:51 AM »

Looking forward to another WOW when you publish

DCM · « **Reply #24 on:** October 23, 2019, 11:30:29 AM »

May I add my big CONGRATULATIONS! Your first milestone, soon to be joined by many more. When I started a little over 2 years ago, I had only one person to offer congrats and he was a struggling first time author as well. You now have a community of well-wishers. Keep on writing!

DCM

Michelle Louring · « **Reply #25 on:** October 23, 2019, 05:41:41 PM »

Congrats!

alhawke · « **Reply #26 on:** October 28, 2019, 12:25:42 PM »

Great job! Now you know you can do it, and writing it is still the hardest part. Good luck publishing and beyond!

Marti Talbott · « **Reply #27 on:** October 29, 2019, 11:57:58 AM »

You absolutely have to let us know when you publish so we can follow along. You're plan might just be golden! Way to go!

idontknowyet · « **Reply #28 on:** October 29, 2019, 12:51:12 PM »

Quote from: Marti Talbott on October 29, 2019, 11:57:58 AM

You absolutely have to let us know when you publish so we can follow along. You're plan might just be golden! Way to go!

Thank you! Publish date is set. Hidden Gems is booked. Oct 1 I will be a published author. Wild.

Marti Talbott · « **Reply #29 on:** October 29, 2019, 01:01:59 PM »

Quote from: idontknowyet on October 29, 2019, 12:51:12 PM

Quote from: Marti Talbott on October 29, 2019, 11:57:58 AM
You absolutely have to let us know when you publish so we can follow along. You're plan might just be golden! Way to go!

Thank you! Publish date is set. Hidden Gems is booked. Oct 1 I will be a published author. Wild.

You mean November 1?

idontknowyet · « **Reply #30 on:** October 29, 2019, 01:18:31 PM »

Nope I'm not publishing until Oct 1,2020. I still have 14 more books to finish.

Marti Talbott · « **Reply #31 on:** October 29, 2019, 01:30:12 PM »

I stand corrected. :o)

idontknowyet · « **Reply #32 on:** October 29, 2019, 01:32:37 PM »

Quote from: Marti Talbott on October 29, 2019, 01:30:12 PM

I stand corrected. :o)

I have been told I'm a bit crazy. I'm embracing that crazy and running with it.

Virginia McClain · « **Reply #33 on:** October 29, 2019, 03:12:07 PM »

Congratulations! You might be crazy, but we're all mad here, so that's fine. Way to go!

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Author Topic: WOW!!! (Read 9485 times)