The first thing I need to say is that I am very sorry for not getting an article out last week. While I love the rain, the power apparently does not.
The time has finally come. It’s time to start writing my second book. The second book will be a continuation of this first book. “But Michael, you don’t even have the first book published yet. Why are you starting your next project?” The answer is simple; I’m a writer, that’s what I do. This time next week my 2nd draft will be in the hands of my Alpha Readers. I won’t have anything to write until I get their feedback. So, while I wait I might as well start the second book.
These last few weeks I have been throwing ideas around of where I want the story to go. I know how it is going to start and how it is going to end. In between I have a few ideas that I know will make it into the story, but for the most part it’s all up in the air.
When I started Dust (it’s what I’m currently calling my first book) I knew that it was going to be a trilogy. Knowing that places and people would be appearing in all three books I took notes while I wrote. Whether you are writing a stand alone novel or a multi book series I recommend taking notes. It helps keep track of character names, descriptions, places, rules that you put in your world. What you don’t want is have issues with continuity.
Next week, November 1st, is the start of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). Every year I say I am going to participate but I never do. Last year I even started, but quickly stopped when I realized it was taking away from the novel I had already begun. This year is different. My second draft will be done. I figured this was the best time for me to start Book 2.
NaNoWriMo is a writing event that takes place during the month of November. The goal is to write 50,000 words by the 30th. To put that into perspective The Hobbit
More information can be found on their website http://nanowrimo.org/. I encourage all of you to participate. NaNoWriMo is a great time to write that novel you have always wanted to.
On a side note I would like to thank everyone who has been reading the blog. I appreciate the emails and comments I have received. While I haven’t responded to all the messages I wanted to let you all know that I do read them. Also, subscribe to the blog to be notified by email when new posts are available.
Novel Progress
Draft: Second
83.97% Complete
I never heard of National Novel writing Month. Sounds awesome! I love a challenge, especially one where others are participating. The commaradity helps!