Shannon wrote again and gave an update on her progress. Specifically she wrote: here's my latest update if you'd like to use it. Here's something she may not realize . . . the guest blogger posts are by far the most popular posts I have on this blog! So, of course, I want it!!! - Ergo, here's Shannon's half-way post!
Here we are, halfway through the month of November already, which means we’re halfway through NanoWriMo. If you started Nano with a blank page, you are hopefully moving along nicely and find yourself now at about 25,000 words. Give yourself a pat on the back and a box of chocolates! If you haven’t reached the halfway point in your novel, or gotten as far as you’d hoped, cut yourself some slack. Writing a book while juggling a day job (for most of us) and housework and family and everything going on in the world is not easy! The important thing is that we do our best and keep writing. We all deserve a pat on the back for just showing up and putting pen to paper.
As I said in previous posts, I’m a Nano Rebel. I’m using Nano to finish the 2nd draft of my novel. I started the month 34,876 words into the 2nd draft. Halfway through Nano I’m sitting at the 47,423 mark. I’ve written what I believe to be the last paragraphs, so the remaining 2500 words or so will need to be incorporated into previous sections leading up to the ending. It’s like pulling teeth, trying to find another 2500 words when I’ve said everything I want to say. I know there are things I will expand upon in the next rewrite. Themes and metaphors and imagery and descriptions. All of that still needs to be fluffed out more, and I know that will come in the next draft. Still, I really want to hit that magic 50,000 words before Nano ends!
How about you? How far along are you? What are you struggling with? Let me know in the comments here or on my website ShannonHovey.com I'd love to hear from you!
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