My work day
If you are unpublished like me, but want to make writing a career, how do you balance both worlds? In my situation, my wife tells me what to do so I don't have much choice. Other than that, when I'm not fighting with her world's largest "honeydo" list, I find that setting an hour or two aside every day does wonders when it comes to writing a novel. I need to write anywhere from 2 -3 pages everyday to feel like I've accomplished something good. The pages are generally un-edited but at the end of my time, I go back and see if it made any sense. It may not seem like much, but at that pace, I can finish a book in about 6-8 months.
Comments
lanniewright
Aug 10, 2010
I tried to write a novel once. I couldn't do it. Then I discovered that I could write a little bit everyday and eventually it became a novel. I'll take that any day.
June
Aug 10, 2010
I find this to be so true! I try to write something everyday, no matter how small. I do have a day job, so I'm often tired, but a little does go a long way.
I've completed the first draft of two novels and that time line you quoted is right. It took me about 6 months for each, plus another 2-3 months for revisions and editing.
I've completed the first draft of two novels and that time line you quoted is right. It took me about 6 months for each, plus another 2-3 months for revisions and editing.
