What to do when a story won't leave you alone...?
When a story calls, you write it!
Around this time last year, I had inspiration for a holiday story. I had no idea when I'd write or publish, I just had to be sure to get the notes down. But then other opportunities and stories presented themselves, so I concentrated on those and set aside the holiday story.
A few weeks ago I got on a decent roll writing my vampire novella that's due 1/15/22... until once again, the holiday story started niggling in brain and I couldn't let it go!
Is it because the holidays are upon us and I'm in the spirit? Is it because I see other authors releasing holiday stories and I feel the need to get in on that too?
Whatever the reason, I had no choice but to dig out my notes and revitalize the story. So now I've been writing almost non-stop for a few days (when I'm not walking or shopping or doing food prep or spending time with family), reaching nearly 9,000 words. I have some semblance of structure and I think I know where the story line is going, and I'm hopeful if all goes well and I love it, I'll publish by the end of the year.
Oh, and I still have to write that vampire novella too! ;)
Even if I'm happy with this story, it's a tight deadline to finish, edit, format, make a cover, possibly get ARCs out, promote, and publish!
Whew, right?
I'm not going to deny my muse, and I hope the passion spurs me on to write a fabulous story readers will enjoy.
Stay tuned for updates, and if you'd like an exclusive sneak peek at my holiday romance, I'm including an excerpt in my upcoming newsletter.
If you desire, sign up here (and receive a free read with a hint of holiday in it) ;)
https://dl.bookfunnel.com/shwyhqbtco
Until next time, any and all encouragement is welcomed!
Be well! xo
Around this time last year, I had inspiration for a holiday story. I had no idea when I'd write or publish, I just had to be sure to get the notes down. But then other opportunities and stories presented themselves, so I concentrated on those and set aside the holiday story.
A few weeks ago I got on a decent roll writing my vampire novella that's due 1/15/22... until once again, the holiday story started niggling in brain and I couldn't let it go!
Is it because the holidays are upon us and I'm in the spirit? Is it because I see other authors releasing holiday stories and I feel the need to get in on that too?
Whatever the reason, I had no choice but to dig out my notes and revitalize the story. So now I've been writing almost non-stop for a few days (when I'm not walking or shopping or doing food prep or spending time with family), reaching nearly 9,000 words. I have some semblance of structure and I think I know where the story line is going, and I'm hopeful if all goes well and I love it, I'll publish by the end of the year.
Oh, and I still have to write that vampire novella too! ;)
Even if I'm happy with this story, it's a tight deadline to finish, edit, format, make a cover, possibly get ARCs out, promote, and publish!
Whew, right?
I'm not going to deny my muse, and I hope the passion spurs me on to write a fabulous story readers will enjoy.
Stay tuned for updates, and if you'd like an exclusive sneak peek at my holiday romance, I'm including an excerpt in my upcoming newsletter.
If you desire, sign up here (and receive a free read with a hint of holiday in it) ;)
https://dl.bookfunnel.com/shwyhqbtco
Until next time, any and all encouragement is welcomed!
Be well! xo
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