Last year, I began work on my first official novel. It's an epic, ambitious work of historical fiction, and I promised myself that I would have the final draft completed by right around this time. Well, not only did I miss that deadline, but I also haven't even finished my first draft.
Why?
There are a lot of reasons, I suppose. I have told myself again and again that I would push my way through the inevitable bouts of writer's block, but I didn't. I have read several inspirational books and articles that document the ups and downs of the writing process, but none of them helped me to meet my deadlines. Why, then? Why is it that after a year and three months, I still don't even have a rough first version of a manuscript for a story that is practically bursting its way out of my soul, aching to be written, read, and enjoyed?
I don't know. I honestly don't know. But there are a few things that I do know, and maybe jotting them down on this blog will help me to gain the perspective needed to get my story complete. Here they are, in no particular order:
1. I love my story idea.
2. I believe that I am fully capable of writing it.
3. I have researched the historical time period in which it is set.
4. I have friends and family who support me and believe in me.
5. I have a little over 40,000 words written, and I've got lots more to say.
6. I know that every day, EVERY DAY, has ample time for writing.
Excuse me...I've got writing to do.
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