I finished the JeRoWriMo Challenge last night, typing across the finish line with 30,000 words.
The book is not complete. I have another major, climatic scene to write. However, the progress I made this month was considerable and I know it wouldn't have happened without a little help from my friends at the New Jersey Romance Writers, and especially from Nancy Herkness who hosted the event. Whether an author wrote 160 words or 3,000 words in one day, she cheered them on and offered encouragement. Nancy was also writing her own book at the time, so my kudos go to her for all her efforts.
I could not have taken on this writing challenge without help from my family. They understood the importance of it. So I thank my nearest and dearest for cutting me a bit of slack this month. The gourmet meals will soon be returning to our table. :-)
For those who haven't tried a writing challenge, I recommend it. I have never tried the NaNoWriMo challenge and I probably never will. To finish in that one, a writer must log in 50,000 words in the month of November--a month which includes Thanksgiving and holiday preparation for Christmas. I knew that would be impossible for me, but 30,000 words in the month of February is more realistic.
Now I must get back to the manuscript and write that final scene. Then I will have to go all the way back to the beginning and start the editing process. Watch for Patriot's Pride to be released in a year or so. :-)
Meanwhile, read Patriot's Heart, which is available now. Patriot's Pride will be the sequel to that story.
2 comments:
that's awesome! it's such a triumph challenging yourself like that and crossing the finish line. I was in shock the first time i finished nanowrimo (during their June camp challenge not november, which is an insanely busy month for me too)
Lia,
I was afraid to try the challenge because I was convinced I would most certainly fail. But I didn't. :-)
It really was great to have all those writers cheering each other on to finish.
I'll have to look into the June camp challenge. :-)
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