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KazG posted an update in the group
December SloMo 7 years, 4 months ago Still SloMoing along and hitting my very modest targets. Chip, chip, chip. Over 10,000 words now and it’s been pretty easy going, really, esp after NaNo.
I got some editorial notes from a publisher who’s shown some interest – all of which is gold and so useful – but one of the comments was that a 2 book series would be easier to sell, so I am doing hard thinking around how to finish this series in this book I’m writing now (I’d planned the story over 3 books).
I’ve decided just to keep writing it as it is, finish it, and then sit back and look at the story as a whole. See what I can put in 2 books, and what I just can’t. Since I don’t know exactly what happens in this version until I’ve finished it, I have to go through this process first (though I might need to speed up a bit at some point!)
Anyway home stretch approaching SloMo-ers – good luck for the next week!
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Well done @kazg on keeping that word count going. 10k in the run up to xmas is a pretty impressive feat!! And I think your plan makes sense – write the thing first, then see how overall structure might work across the novels. Saves having to be thinking ont he large scale whilst trying to write. So what are you focussing on atm? Drafting #2 or editing #1?
Thanks @raine 😊 finishing book 2 is my focus. I have to keep some momentum up or that book world will feel cold, if you know what I mean. Also it might affect book 1 edits once I know what happens next!
I know what you mean about momentum @kazg. Once lost it can take a while to get back on track.
Oh wow! Huge credit to you, @kazg for staying so steady as you work through this and absorb that editorial feedback. I think your strategy is a good one – get your vision down first, then step back and review. Really good luck!
Thanks @philippaeast! God knows I’ll need it 🙂
Yes, momentum has an energy it itself I find @libby. Even just a little helps.