Tuesday, January 17, 2012

How Finishing The First Draft of my Novel Makes me Feel

Yes, the title is lame but after spending all day finishing  up my novel I really couldn't find another way to express what this the blog post was about. I think I can hear my brain short circuiting as we speak.  I'm just so happy and thank God that I was able to finish the first draft of my novel Soul Sisters. 

 Some people may not see what the big deal is since it hasn't been published yet but for me it is an amazing step toward a life goal. I recently decided college wasn't for me since I've been struggling with an illness. So, I've decided to start my own book tour company and write a book. Every now and then I get a little doubt in the pit of my stomach that makes me wonder if what I did was right. Actually finishing the first draft of my novel tonight really assured me that I have what it takes to make my dream come true of being a professional author.

When I'm not writing or booking tours I spend a lot of time trying to shape up my writing skills and reading about how to promote books and such so, i have no plans of slowing down on my goals.. I am a little afraid of the editing world I'm about to step into but I've heard a lot of good things about that so really, I have very little fear. Plus I have an awesome editor, Zari Banks, behind me who I know is going to help shape up my novel into the fabulous piece of work I know it can be.


So many people have been supportive of my dream to finish this novel and I can not say thank you enough!! So yes, I'm feeling a little bit like this right now:


5 comments:

  1. CONGRATULATIONS, JANIERA!!!! You should be so proud of yourself, this is a HUGE accomplishment!

    I remember the moment I finished my first draft of my first novel, and how amazing it felt. I'm pretty sure I did a little dance and ate a plate of celebratory cookies.

    WOOHOO! This calls for a celebration!

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  2. Thanks! I did a little happy dance and ate a few pieces of awesome chocolate! Thinking of ways to celebrate right now. =)

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  3. Congratulations! I know exactly how you feel. I am currently editing my first novel and I am really hoping to be able to send it in for publication later this year.

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  4. Congrats darling!!! I'm do happy for you, & glad that I've been here from the very beginning.. You finishing your first draft gives me hope that I will definitely finish mine! Thank you for inspiring me to write my book. You deserve every great thing that falls in your path! It shows that even with an illness, with God, anything is possible! Love ya lil sis! ��

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  5. Yay! Yay! Yay! I'm so happy that you're walking into your destiny and working your dreams. Overcoming difficulties brings great rewards. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of it. I'm honored.

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