THE END...Sweetest words in the English language!

WordGypsy · Jul 21, 2007

I finally finished it. My first novel done and saved. It doesn't feel real!!! I've given myself a tenative two weeks for edits. I think maybe I'll be more excited when the second draft is done. Right now I just can't really accept that the damn thing's out of my head! Finishing a novel is the strangest feeling in the world!!!

Kudra · Jul 21, 2007

Woo-hoo! Congratulations!

Ziljon · Jul 21, 2007

Congratulations! But don't even start those revision for two weeks. Give it a rest.

Soccer Mom · Jul 21, 2007

Good for you! Yeah, I like to let a story rest before attacking it with edits, but do what works for you.

Harper K · Jul 21, 2007

Hurrah! I suggest a nap, a tasty dessert, and a vacation -- a short one, at least -- away from your manuscript. Good job!

SarahinOhio · Jul 21, 2007

Great feeling, isn't it?

I'm with the others: take a break, gain some distance, so it will seem fresh to you in a few weeks. I was amazed when I went back to mine how much I wanted to change, and yet how delighted I was with other parts. It makes for an (almost) objective reading.

Congratulations, though! That is quite an accomplishment.

WordGypsy · Jul 21, 2007

I have a few parts that I know will need some work so I might dive into those but then I do think I'll take everyone's advice and let it lie for a good two weeks. I know my brain is a little fried!

Thanks for all the congrats guys, you mean the world to me

Saundra Julian · Jul 22, 2007

Congratulations!!

litkitty · Jul 22, 2007

Many congratulations, WordGypsy!!! Savor the feeling of being finished with the first draft--it's a huge achievement!

Esopha · Jul 22, 2007

Congrats!!

zahra · Jul 22, 2007

Brilliant! I've just written those lovely words, myself, so we're twins!

I had a lovely glass (OK, bottle) of sparkling rose wine. What about you?

Susan B · Jul 22, 2007

Congratulations, Word Gypsy! Great feeling--also, as you say, a little bit strange. Hope you have a great celebration (and little time away.)

Susan

WordGypsy · Jul 22, 2007

Hey Zahra! Great to find my twin out there

I had myself a glass of Barefoot Merlot lol How's that for twins?? lol

Bubastes · Jul 23, 2007

Way to go!!!

Legionsynch · Jul 23, 2007

Barefoot is gross. Next time, we're getting much better (though still not expensive) wine. Like some Berenger, or my perennial favorite Riesling.

THE END...Sweetest words in the English language!

WordGypsy

Kudra

Back and on track

Ziljon

Tortilla di Patate

Soccer Mom

Crypto-fascist

Harper K

here's to the girl on the go

SarahinOhio

In My Blue Period

WordGypsy

Saundra Julian

A work in progress

litkitty

Esopha

bam pow zap.

zahra

Was Zahra; lost profile - REBORN!

Susan B

Accordion Dreams

WordGypsy

Bubastes

bananaed

Legionsynch