Starting To Feel Like A Real Writer! #AmWriting

09 Apr 2018 81 Comments

by Ritu in My Writing, RiNoWRiMo, Thoughts Opinions & Memories Tags: , , , , , , ,

We’re back from our little family break.

I vowed that I wouldn’t think about my writing for the few days we were away, and I didn’t… well, not technically!

Yes, I did venture into my reader… yes, I did draft a couple of posts… yes, I did manage to take part in the challenges I like to participate in, a few days later, but I did it.

But I didn’t open my WIP.

I was tempted.

I guess the urge was there, having picked up a real momentum last week, but I didn’t want to rush the end.

Having spent so long getting it to this stage, I didn’t want to mess things up!

#AmWriting

I’ve mentioned this before, but as a blogger, I am truly a pantser! And somewhat the same when writing 80,000-word stories so it would seem!

I tend to write posts about what comes into my mind at that time, and not think too much.

With my story, it was the same. I mean I had a skeleton idea when the WIP was born, eighteen years ago, but that was it.

I managed to write brief character profiles for a couple of the main protagonists as well, around fourteen years ago, but that was it.

Last summer, I stepped totally out of my comfort zone.

I actually planned the whole thing. From start to finish!

 

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I created a storyboard and everything!

 

And that is how I write too. I can’t jump from chapter to chapter, write the middle first, then add a preceding scene before bouncing to the end, then back again.

I need to go from the beginning of where a story starts, and build upon it, to a suitable end.

I am but a mere couple of chapters away from finishing this epic first draft, and I decided to take advantage of a bit of free time today, once we arrived home.

And I wrote.

Just a few hundred words, but it was something quite key to the ending.

Until I had a mental block.

Things weren’t flowing.

So I stopped, intent on starting up again properly, tomorrow.

Then, sitting here, my mind started to turn… how about I move that bit to there, and add this bit here, to make that scene lead into this one…

And then I got it.

That feeling.

Look at me, thinking about storylines and flowing…

Dang, maybe I really am a writer, instead of just a blogger who waffles on!

Onwards and upwards Peeps!

Here’s hoping I can finish this first draft by the end of the week… Now that would really be epic!

81 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. librepaley8
    May 24, 2018 @ 19:31:53

    As they say, just keep writing, even if you’re not ‘in the mood’.

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  2. Ritu
    May 20, 2018 @ 21:57:38

    Yes! First draft finished! I tweaked and got two alpha readers to give opinions. Got one set waiting on the other. It’s been very positive so far! Tgen I’ll do the rewrites!

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  3. kaylaannauthor
    May 20, 2018 @ 16:45:12

    So did you finish?

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  4. Cris
    May 13, 2018 @ 18:24:44

    Wow, I love your story board! I too am a “pantser” in my writing, but I’ve started thinking I could benefit from a tool like that. 😊

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  5. Mayur
    Apr 15, 2018 @ 17:24:29

    Congratulations

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  6. Eric Klingenberg
    Apr 11, 2018 @ 08:44:25

    It’s a great feeling finishing that first draft. Then all the hard work begins!

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  7. Erika Kind
    Apr 10, 2018 @ 18:36:23

    Oh, I remember when I was about to finish my first book. I was editing here, adding there, changing, modifying… at one point, I needed to say: That’s it! And all that comes to my mind now will be stuff for the next book. Wishing you much joy during the birth process of your novella, sis.

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  8. Judy E Martin
    Apr 10, 2018 @ 17:55:51

    Keep going Sis, you have come along so much in such a short time, and are most definitely a writer! You are nearly at the end now and that in itself is a fantastic achievement. Well done! xxx

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  9. robbiesinspiration
    Apr 10, 2018 @ 16:26:31

    I hope you do finish it this week, Ritu. It will at least be done and then you can get critiques and work on those during the next holiday. It is good planning.

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  10. sidrawritez
    Apr 10, 2018 @ 16:23:01

    Hello!
    I’ve also been inspired by your storyboard and general attitude! Well done Ritu! Keep up the momentum xx

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  11. fancypaperblog
    Apr 10, 2018 @ 16:22:41

    Inspired by you Ritu xx genuinely

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  12. josypheen
    Apr 10, 2018 @ 16:18:51

    Wow Ritu! You are totally a writer! I am so impressed by the storyboard and your determination. You’ll get there, and you have a large fan base already! 🙂

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  13. Thelma Alberts
    Apr 10, 2018 @ 16:02:55

    I like that writing/plan board of yours. You are well organized. Good luck with your book.

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  14. Claire Wong
    Apr 10, 2018 @ 15:21:21

    Love the story board layout Ritu, beautifully organised for all your ideas!

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    • Ritu
      Apr 10, 2018 @ 15:37:11

      Thanks Claire! It definitely helped me. I filled in the timelines and attached photos too… and best thing… when I finish I can wipe it all off and start planning the next book lol!!!

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  15. April Munday
    Apr 10, 2018 @ 06:52:45

    The end of the beginning is nigh. Well done.

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  16. Aimer Boyz
    Apr 10, 2018 @ 03:57:38

    A story board? I’m so impressed. There is no way I could do that 🙂
    Full speed ahead and good luck with the last few chapters 🙂

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  17. syl65
    Apr 10, 2018 @ 01:00:39

    A lot of your blogily are cheering you on at the finish line Sister!!

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  18. Micki Allen
    Apr 09, 2018 @ 23:49:39

    Yay! Keep on keepin’ on, Girlfriend! xox

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  19. Simon
    Apr 09, 2018 @ 22:47:26

    I hope you get it done! I have to say I think I need to plan out my story to get it written. I’m more than a bit useless, Sacha will scold me. 😲

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  20. manyofus1980
    Apr 09, 2018 @ 22:46:10

    you can do it! you are a wonderful writer! heres hoping you finish it this week! ❤

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  21. A.
    Apr 09, 2018 @ 22:45:36

    all the best.💜

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  22. willowdot21
    Apr 09, 2018 @ 22:39:38

    You can do do this Sis 💜💜💜💜

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  23. Annette Rochelle Aben
    Apr 09, 2018 @ 22:34:50

    You got this!

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  24. Craig Kimbrough Positive Guru
    Apr 09, 2018 @ 22:31:39

    Hello Ritu. I like your posts. Now having said that I believe that as long as you are writing, you are a writer. I especially believe that the more you are able to express how you think and feel in some sort of way in your writing, then you are truly a great writer. No matter how far it goes of how we are recognized after these things are all secondary, in my opinion. Peace and Blessings

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    • Ritu
      Apr 10, 2018 @ 08:48:17

      Thank you for your words Craig!
      I know what you mean… I’ve been ‘writing’ for a long time, but I guess this is my journey as an author, which feels like a writer of a different calibre!!!

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  25. Grateful Single Mom
    Apr 09, 2018 @ 22:27:21

    How exciting for you! I’ve just recently had this:

    “And then I got it.
    That feeling.”

    It’s AMAZING! 😁

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  26. Gary
    Apr 09, 2018 @ 22:00:23

    Well, in my humble opinion, you’re sure sounding like one now Ritu! Story board indeed 😂

    Hope your break was good and do you think it might get finished before school starts again?

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    • Ritu
      Apr 09, 2018 @ 22:07:02

      I know Gary, get me! Lol!
      The break was just that, time away from home, and now we’re back to the grindstone of usual life (sans school).
      I am really hoping that I can do it. Only a couple of chapters really, but they are key ones, so I don’t want to rush them!
      Fingers crossed!!

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