This week Dr Tanya has shared this quote;
TODAY’S QUOTE:
“There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.” (W. Somerset Maughum)
She asks:
For today’s prompt I would love it if you could share experiences about various stages of writing a novel or any kind of book whether poetry or non fiction.
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Sadly, I haven’t written any book. I have plans to eventually compose a poetry book from thousands of poems that I’ve written for my blog but…….
I think it’s this ‘but’ that is a pain in the b##€, as it stops our train of thoughts on the station and throws out red signals to stop our progress.
In my case it’s just plain laziness and procrastination. I have many excuses I make to myself, but they are just excuses. If I really want to do it, how hard would it be to select some good ones from already written poems and spruce them up to b we published in an e-book?
I have a feeling that if I was doing it on paper with a pen in my hand I’d be farther along thanks I’m now, which is point zero! The fact that I have to scan my blog on my laptop and select and copy the poems I want makes me want to put it off to tomorrow; and we all know, “ Tomorrow never comes”
What to do?
Wait for a miracle, or hire a tech savvy young person to help? Perhaps that’s what I’ll do!
What about you: Are you writing a book/novel? How is it going? What are the issues that you are facing?
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In response to Blogging Insights– NF # 44, hosted by Tanya
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I guess I’ll hire a tech savvy person too ☺️
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Very right, that’s the only logical thing to do. Thanks
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Laziness nd procrastination are the biggest hurdles too in my case as well.
Hoping to read your poems in a book, Sadje❤.
More power to you! 🙏✨
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Thanks Komaljeet. We should encourage each other to get it done
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Yes. 🙏😄💓
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🙏🏼
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I am working on draft number two of a novel and making good progress. I joined the NaNoWriMo competition of writing 50,000 words of a novel in the month of November. I set it aside after that and just started editing and rewriting when the file disappeared off my computer in April. Now I’m starting from scratch — or memory — and writing 1,000 words a day.
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That was very tough the file disappearing like that. All the best my friend
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I really am enjoying the fresh start. I am alternating four characters POV rather than one. I think it’s better.
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I’m glad it had a positive impact
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I have a poetry book and a novel. Poetry is easier to write because it’s best raw.
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Thanks for sharing!
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I think you idea of hiring someone to assist with the tech side is a great idea. Two pairs of hands are better than one 😊
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Haha! It’s a great idea but whom should I rely on? One of my kids, perhaps?
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Well you know how things are…You put the idea out there in your post. Perhaps the universe has an answer to your question😊
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I think I’ll rope in my youngest. She is a computer engineer already.
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Awesome 👍
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Fingers crossed 🤞🏼
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Okay 👍
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😎
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I have never considered writing a book. I am not that ambitious.
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I hadn’t either but a friend has been encouraging me to do so.
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I like the idea of hiring a young person! I lean on the younger generations quite a bit. As you know, I am now in the editing phase of my book, which is not my favorite part, but one of the most important. Getting closer. 😁
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All B the best Jeff. I hope soon too be able to read your book.
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Thank you so much, Sadje. A couple more months and it will be here. 😁
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So exciting
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You’ve struck a raw nerve.
I want to compile some of my posts into an e book too but am too lazy to do it.
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I think we are in the same boat. Let’s find someone who will do it for us! We are the writers and need editors and compilers!!!!
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I’ve always wanted to write a children’s book but I’m to lazy to even start
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I think it’s a common enemy of us all: Laziness
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I managed to avoid finshing my first draft since the past months but I’m starting again! 😅
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That’s good news. All the best my friend
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I can’t wait to read yours and see mine in print.. timing is everything and we also need a clear space to write. It will be all awesome when it happens…. for both of us!
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‘When’ is the important thing! Thanks Cindy
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I’m just doing it. That’s all you can do, keep typing but life does get in the way. I long for a time when writing will be my job.
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All the best my friend, you’ll get there in time.
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