So, between job changes, outside stress, and school I got to chapter 10 of my book for NaNoWriMo this year. That is about half way to 50k if you would like to know. Short of the mark, but I got some work and some outlining done. I'm happy with where this story is heading, and I plan on getting it finished and editing it still. I would love to have it up on Amazon in a couple of months, but we will see what happens.
How was everyone else's NaNoWriMo this year? Did anyone finish? What did you struggle with? How could it have gone better, and more importantly how can you plan it better for next year? All questions that are worth asking.
This story I am telling is the continuation of Elias' story. It is the modern culmination of what I was building to in my short stories up on Amazon.com for you kindle and ebook reading delight. It is the story of a man facing down his literal demon, and living with his mental demons at the same time. I have re purposed a couple of other characters including Jaiden Knight, my half-vampire and Jill Silver, a Werewolf without a pack to help round out my characters. I have a lot of work to go, but I am enjoying the direction I am heading. At the end of the day, this is a story that has been brewing in my head for the better part of a decade, and I am finally giving it shape.
I am now into my second week working at inContact. I know I am looking at things through new hire eyes, but I am excited about the job and the future it may give me. Opportunities exist here for upward advancement, and my bosses are very supportive of my goals, be they school or otherwise. My co-workers are great and the environment in comfortable. I am hoping this is a job I am at for a long time and that I can grow as the company does befitting us both.
As far as writing advice this time, I don't have much other than find a specific time to write. I am going to find an hour or two a week that is devoted to nothing but writing and editing. That is not a lot, but right now that is all I am going to be able to manage. As with anything, you might have more, or less time than this. Plan accordingly to your needs, not someone else's. Not everyone can write for hours everyday without sacrificing too much of what they need to give to their family, jobs, or even themselves. We all need de-stress time, and while writing can work for this, at times it definitely won't.
That is it for my update right now. How is everyone else doing?
Ben Marble.
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