Today I start writing book two of Selima and the Merfolk. Tentatively, I have named it Corallian, you will see why when I release the cover. I have signed up to Camp NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) which is a challenge designed for participants to write a specific amount of word in one month (July). Your account allows you to create a project, tracks your progress and join camps/groups for support if you like. My goal is 30,000 words which should bring me to about half of book two.
I am using these beautiful chests that Moruga RC Primary School gave me to organize my desk. For me, order is paramount for productivity.
I tried the November challenge before and got nowhere. This time I am more determined to challenge myself. For the past few months, I have been fortunate to visit many schools and get feedback from several persons who have read Selima and the Merfolk. Everyone asks if I’ve started writing the sequel. Since I have a little experience under my belt I hope to get this book published faster than the last. However, I will not rush because at end of the day my primary goals are to write a quality book that I would enjoy and remember forever, even if I was not the writer.
Wish me luck!
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Happy writing. For me it’s not the writing that is the problem – it’s the preparation for planning out the plot and the scenes. I’m looking forward to getting going on my next novel as well, so I wish you good luck with it.
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Actually, writing Selima and the Merfolk came easy to me. I had the story in my head for most of my life. Finding a good editor and time to write was the challenge.
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The time!!! Yes!
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Wishing you good luck Vanessa!
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Thanks
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