I'm both excited and nervous about writing my first book... Here, I'll be sharing my thoughts, ideas, and frustrations during this process. Hopefully, someone will want to read it when I'm done;)

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Overdue Update

It's been a while since I've posted an update and lot's has happened since the last one!  Keep in mind that the current purpose of this blog is for me to share my experience of writing a first book.  My feelings, frustrations, and progress...

Here's a little insight to me:  I have a family of six, my hubs started his own business in September last year, (which I'm now doing books for), I home school all of my children, and we moved to a new house in November.
Through it all I've continued to, (slowly) plug away at writing.
Most recently, I've had a huge research breakthrough which resulted in a rapidly expanding storyboard (Yay).  A wonderful friend has offered me the use of her gigantic whiteboard and I'm itching to pick it up and make use of it!
Since the last post, I've had months where I haven't touched the project, (stressed out that I'm not touching it) then some months where I work consistently on it...always with the intention of making even more time for it.  I think, when it actually gets to a point where I can be proud of what I've accomplished so far, instead of cringing when I read it back, then I will be able to justify setting aside more and more time to write;)
On the bright side, it continues to get better and better every time I rewrite the first few chapters!  So, wooohooo! for improvement, new ideas, and growing confidence.

2 comments:

  1. You are busy!

    I completely understand about the busy life and trying to fit writing into it. I have a full time job plus a busy dance and exercise schedule. (My kids take dance classes and I'm taking the classes with them. No fair if they get to have all the fun.)

    I have 3 girls, and my husband and I homeschool. (He does most of the homeschooling since I work, but I try to stay involved. If nothing else, I do the planning and keep things organized.)

    And plus I'm writing on 2 series.

    {{HUGS}} And good luck!

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  2. Wow Rita!

    Thanks for encouraging! I'm both sorry and relieved to hear that others struggle with the same thing;)

    I would LOVE to take dance with my girls, (even if I am terribly uncoordinated)...they would love it even more. Homeschooling these kids has fast become one of our best decisions, we love it! I have asked my hubby if he would stay home if ever I am blessed enough to sell books successfully, he said no, lol. But that's okay, I'd never get anything done if he was here!

    Good luck with your writing too!
    Thanks again!

    ~Keely

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