I’m a little early with this update, but I am beyond excited to report that after five months of relentless work, revisions on Novel #2 are complete!
Word Count Progress:
Draft #1 Word Count:
- Start Word Count: 67,994
- End Word Count: 75,808
- Total: 7,814
Draft #2 Revised Word Count:
- Start Word Count: 70,551
- End Word Count: 79,002
- Total: 8,451
Writing Process Notes:
- A week off from my day job certainly did the trick. With nothing else to worry about during the day, I had the freedom and the time to write!
- I ended up finishing three days ahead of schedule, which goes to show how much determination and motivation can really push a writer to keep going.
Novel Tidbit:
The Title:
Back in January, I stated that I would reveal the title of Novel #2 when I finished revisions. I’m keeping that promise, but with a twist. Ever since the beginning, I’ve had a working title, but I’ve never been dead set on keeping it in place. So, instead of one title, I’m offering up four! One is my working title and the other three are on my brainstorm list. Which title jumps out at you?
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Thanks so much to my readers for giving me so much support and encouragement. Your comments and advice have all meant so much as I continue this journey!
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c.b.w. 2013
Congratulations! There is nothing like the feeling of successfully completing a job you’ve been buried in!
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Thanks!
Being the goal setter I am, I’m already thinking of the next step. 🙂
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You are one amazing lady. You inspire us all!!!!
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I’m so glad you were there for the last line! 🙂
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Wow, congratulations! You inspire me to work harder!
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Thanks! 🙂 You’re blog is of immense inspiration to me – your artwork and creative spirit keeps my muse ticking.
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Well done. None of the titles jump out at me, though, I’m afraid.
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Thanks.
Well, titles are a tricky thing. What works for one won’t work for others. The search continues!
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Congratulations! Your progress is inspiring and motivating!
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Thanks! 🙂
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WHOO HOOO!!!! Congrats!
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Thank you! 🙂
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CONGRATULATIONS … such dedication and focus!
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Thanks! 🙂 I’ve never been one to let a goal sit – I thrive on deadlines.
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C. B., you are the Energizer Bunny of my writing pals! I’m on vacation this week, so I’m hoping to add some mileage to my word count. And I, too, will wait for another round of titles from you, if you don’t choose one from these four.
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Good luck on your word count! 🙂
Looks like I’ll be digging through my novel spiral for more title scribbles! 😉
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Congratulations honey 🙂
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Thank you!! 😀
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Congrats! And I love all four of the titles you threw out there. I can’t wait to find out which one you choose!
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Thanks!
There’s been mixed reaction to the list, so I’m no sure which title is going to come out on top. Lol! 🙂
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Congratulations! You were on a mission and success follows.
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Thank you! I’m enjoying a bit of a break right now, but I’m anxious to jump in and take the next step! 🙂
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You rock, C.B.! Of the four possible titles – the one that is the most open to what lies ahead without giving anything away is Lineage, IMHO. And as you are planning a sequel, it gives an automatic lead in to the next book.
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Thanks for the feedback. I’m still working with possible titles. This part of the process has always been the most difficult for me!
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