I finished the rough draft of my second novel!
It took almost 8 months to write. And there is still yet much more work to do. Edits. Rewrites. Fleshing out. Filling plot holes. Tying it all together.
It's almost overwhelming.
But not quite. Because the thing is written, and now I get to move on to the rest. Yay!
Celebrate with me?
Congratulations!!!! Hooray!!! Now for the fun part! *laughs*
ReplyDeleteHuzzah! Good for you!
ReplyDeleteI was so happy to read this:)) Is this the one with the older woman and family?
ReplyDeleteYeah for you! I'm finding my second one harder to write than my first. I think it's because now I know the rules, and I'm stumbling over them. I keep reminding myself: "Don't get it right, get it written!"
ReplyDeleteWhat a great feeling of accomplishment! Way to go girl! I'm excited for you and sending lots of hugs of congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! Now what?
ReplyDeleteTerri, yes! That's the one.
ReplyDeleteShelby - When it's ready, and I mean really, really ready, I'll start the agent search. I have book 3 started, too. :)
^ Actually, I shouldn't speak to soon. I want to seek representation with it, but there's a lot of work first, before I can determine if it'll even be a potential.
ReplyDeleteYay! Novel number 2- you are on a roll! Will you spend as much time editing this novel as you did the first one?
ReplyDeleteThat's a really good question, Tamika. I hope to spend more time with this one. My first novel was only about a month's worth of edits. But it wasn't a very deep story. My writing with it was superficial, and my hope is that this book will be layered a bit more. I want to put more work into this one.
ReplyDeleteGreat news--that is a great accomplishment as the drafts of so many others never make it to the done stage.
ReplyDelete"Finished" with anything is a reason to celebrate.
Woo. Woo. Woo. Woo. Hoo. Hoo. Hoo. Hoo. Yahoodoray. Yahoodoray.
ReplyDeleteI think I'm a Who for the day!
Woo Hoo!
Way to go, woman!
~ Wendy
Whoo-whoo!! Congrats! :-)
ReplyDelete:)
ReplyDeleteWay to go!
Congratulations Janna!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Janna! Nothing feels more accomplishing than actually finishing it!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Finishing is the best feeling!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, you're almost there. You've overcome one of the biggest hurdles so the rest will be a piece of cake. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Go Janna!
ReplyDeleteYESSSSSS! Congratulations, Janna! Eat lots and LOTS of chocolate!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Janna! That's awesome!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's a wonderful feeling.
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful!!! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS! That's wonderful news for a bleak February. I am happy for you. I think I'll go have a cupcake in your honor. ;-)
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Many, many congratulations! I think finishing the rough draft is the biggest step of the entire process.
ReplyDelete*Does the happy dance for Janna*
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! That's so awesome!
ReplyDeleteDoes this mean you'll start #3, or edit this one?
Congratulations! That is great. I'll celebrate with you when I finish my rewrites. :)
ReplyDeleteWOOHOOOO!!!! Congratulations! That's such a wonderful feeling!
ReplyDeleteBoth, Melanie! I started #3 the day after Christmas. I haven't cracked it open again, what with finished #2, but I hope to somewhat juggle doing edits and the new one simultaneously.
ReplyDeleteWoo-hoo!!! That's great!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteRemember, YOU ARE IN NO RUSH. Enjoy this time, and enjoy your accomplishment!
I am super duper impressed!
Congrats, Jana! That's always SUCH a great feeling!
ReplyDeleteYay, yay, yay! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhooo Hoooo! Of course! Tigger bounces!
ReplyDeleteYay for you!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! I'm very excited for you :) That's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteCheers to writer's who conquer their fear and answer the drive to write. Here's to you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. Yes, I'll celebrate. And I hope you also give yourself time to enjoy the feeling for a while.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Finishing a first draft is a big deal. Good luck with the rest of the drafts!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. That's wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Congratulations! I love that feeling :) and editing just makes everything better. I so want to get to that point with my WIP. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You give me hope that it can be done.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely accomplishment. Yes, you must celebrate. Do something wonderful. Then tell us about it!
ReplyDeleteYay!! Congrats!! You go girl!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I bet it feels great!
ReplyDeleteHappy dancing in my chair for you. Big, big congratulations and a big hug to go with.
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Janna!!
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