When I first had the idea to start a blog it was going to be just about the progress I’ve been making with my own novel. I figured this would be a good way to force/motivate myself to complete my manuscript. And then it dawned on me, where’s the fun in that? While I write for myself, I also write for others to enjoy. Why write a blog just for myself when I could write it for all of us aspiring Novelists.

I have a degree in English that focused mainly on creative writing. I’ve also been writing stories since I was nine. So I decided to take this opportunity to pass onto others what I’ve learned over the years. My goal for This Week in Writing it to provide weekly articles to help aspiring Novelists, such as myself, complete their manuscript and to get published.

To hold myself accountable and to ensure that I finish my own novel on time, my plan is to give weekly updates at the end of each post verifying where I am at with my novel. I’ve given myself the deadline of September 24^th, my wife’s birthday, to complete the second draft. To be honest, I’m scared writing this for all to read. Will I meet my goal? Check back next week to read my next article and to see my progress.

But what about you, where are you at in your Novel? Use the comment section to let the rest of us know what you are currently working on and the progress you’ve been making. If you have a topic you would like me to cover or a question you would like answered send me an email at Axeman@thisweekinwriting.com.

Novel Progress
Draft: Second
Words: 44,742
Total Pages: 200
Current Page Editing: 113