I always thought I would write a book. My first serious attempt was in elementary school. That story developed, over several months, to about 10 pages -- a great length, it seemed -- before I set it aside, overwhelmed at the amount remaining to be told.
The last week of May, 2009, I decided my goal would become reality. With the gift of a netbook, that I carried everywhere, I spent June through early October writing a first draft. Rough though it was, I shared it with three members of my family this winter. My infant novel exists!
This month, March of 2010, I've started my (first) rewrite. I'm excited, pleased that I have written over 550 pages for the first time in my life, and open to whatever improves the story.
My reasons for this blog are (in no particular order) to. . .
- document my journey,
- inspire others,
- learn from creative people,
- keep myself accountable, and . . .
- find an audience for when I finally publish my novel. (I will not say "if!")
