I reached 70,000 words today. It feels like a milestone.
I thought starting out that this new novel wouldn't be as long as the others (110,000 words). I had hoped I learned that sometimes, less is often more, from the wonderfully talented Arlene Hunt. But the darn things keeps on growing extra limbs.
Maybe when I reach the end, I'll be glad of my ignorance of it's final word count. Always best not to panic - Keep writing calmly and effectively. That will have to do me for now!!
It's not the number of words but the journey the words take you on. You don't write a best selling crime novel of the year or a best selling debut novel that gets shortlisted without an amazing talent to keep us readers and your growing fan base entertained every step or word on the way!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Deirdre!!!
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