As you may have read previously, this year I took NaNoWriMo seriously and worked on some stories. I’m working on a three book series right now. Whether they’ll ever actually be published is another story, but I am working on them anyway.

Although I didn’t finish anything or get all that I wanted typed up, I feel so accomplished and achieved more than I ever have before in regards to writing a story.

My process changed at the beginning of the month when I realized I didn’t have to write out a plan from the beginning. I can just write and plan as I go. This has helped tremendously!

When ideas have come to me at odd times, I add a thought to my idea notes and then I’ll go back later and write the whole scene. I’ve reorganized my scenes and added more detail where needed.

Even though I’m trying to cool my roll with the reading this past month, that’s not happening and I’m also still piling on the book buying. 🙄 I’m ridiculous. Among those books, I’ve ordered some books about writing and books to help me with details that I always get lost on.

It’s been such a good month in the writing and reading world. I’ve found encouragement from those who are also writing actively and those who support my writing aspirations.

Throughout this process, even though I highly doubt I’ll be the next favorite author on the scene, I’ve learned and grown so much in my writing that it’s boosted my confidence. I can do this. I’m capable of letting words flow from my fingers and I can still be creative – which is something I thought I had lost. Reality says I just needed to tap into creativity again.

If you’ve been following along, thank you for being here for this journey! I hope that I’ll have books in the world someday, God willing. If not, that’s something I can accept, too.

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Here’s what I’ve accomplished this month:

Three book series progress…

Book #1: 12,913

Book #2: 7,844

Book #3: 9,678

With ideas for a series related to book 3 characters. 😏