I’ve passed 200,000 words in the story I started writing at the end of May, and as far as I can tell, I’m still on track to keep writing daily and bring it to a finish, instead of just trailing off into… well… not. That’s pretty close to four NaNoWriMos in a row, with more to come. And the next story I write will be that much better for the work I’ve done on this one; and if I can manage my motivation so as to keep it up, I just might be able to consider myself “a writer” instead of “someone who writes”.
“On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow.”—Nietzsche
Your productivity destroyed mine! I couldn’t put it down for a couple of days. I hereby blame you for creating the temptation. That way, I don’t have to blame my own lack of discipline.
Please, please finish this, then find an editor and publisher. This is worthy of showing up in paper on physical bookstore shelves, not just self-published online. (I say “editor,” not because I think your story falls below the level I want, but because I’ve always been amazed at what good editing can do for any complicated work. If a good editor hands it back to you with no changes, I’m happy to be wrong.)
Hm… have you archive-binged on, say, Worm, or Homestuck yet? (If not—there go the next few weeks of your spare time… >;) )
Please, please finish this,
I certainly intend to.
then find an editor and publisher.
That’s a bit trickier. I try to keep a weather eye on the publishing industry, and various authours’ blogs—but I don’t have any contacts that would get my manuscript out of the slush pile and to a real human’s attention. I have no objection to the /idea/ of getting a professional editor to improve the manuscript; I just don’t know how to play Six Degrees to actually /find/ such an individual, gain their attention, and convince them to spend the time to read 220,000-and-counting words. (Mind you, at least I wouldn’t have to overcome the hurdle of convincing such a person to read a /fan/-fiction manuscript… :) )
And thank you for writing what you have so far.
You’re quite welcome.
And feel free to add comments to the GoogleDoc for any particular details that you think could be made even better. :)
Worm destroyed my productivity for a really long time. I loved that one. That’s another one where I hope the author will get it published. I’ve been holding off reading Pact until it is done.
I have to look up Homestuck. If it is anything like S.I. or Worm, it will be worth the lost productivity.
The only thing I would have changed so far is the part where the group brainstorms names. It goes on too long. It was humorous through about half-way, then its continuation made the point of “this is how to brainstorm,” which I assume is what you were up to. But I’d stop about 75% through the list. But … given that I liked all of the rest, I have to think that your judgment on it is better than mine.
Tsuyoku naritai indeed! I haven’t been keeping up with the story since my original binge back when book 2 as still in-progress, and you’ve really been getting things done, wow. Keep it up!
I’ve passed 200,000 words in the story I started writing at the end of May, and as far as I can tell, I’m still on track to keep writing daily and bring it to a finish, instead of just trailing off into… well… not. That’s pretty close to four NaNoWriMos in a row, with more to come. And the next story I write will be that much better for the work I’ve done on this one; and if I can manage my motivation so as to keep it up, I just might be able to consider myself “a writer” instead of “someone who writes”.
“On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow.”—Nietzsche
Tsuyoku naritai!
It’s a really good original story and everyone should read it.
DataPacRat:
Your productivity destroyed mine! I couldn’t put it down for a couple of days. I hereby blame you for creating the temptation. That way, I don’t have to blame my own lack of discipline.
Please, please finish this, then find an editor and publisher. This is worthy of showing up in paper on physical bookstore shelves, not just self-published online. (I say “editor,” not because I think your story falls below the level I want, but because I’ve always been amazed at what good editing can do for any complicated work. If a good editor hands it back to you with no changes, I’m happy to be wrong.)
And thank you for writing what you have so far.
Max L.
Hm… have you archive-binged on, say, Worm, or Homestuck yet? (If not—there go the next few weeks of your spare time… >;) )
I certainly intend to.
That’s a bit trickier. I try to keep a weather eye on the publishing industry, and various authours’ blogs—but I don’t have any contacts that would get my manuscript out of the slush pile and to a real human’s attention. I have no objection to the /idea/ of getting a professional editor to improve the manuscript; I just don’t know how to play Six Degrees to actually /find/ such an individual, gain their attention, and convince them to spend the time to read 220,000-and-counting words. (Mind you, at least I wouldn’t have to overcome the hurdle of convincing such a person to read a /fan/-fiction manuscript… :) )
You’re quite welcome.
And feel free to add comments to the GoogleDoc for any particular details that you think could be made even better. :)
DataPacRat:
Worm destroyed my productivity for a really long time. I loved that one. That’s another one where I hope the author will get it published. I’ve been holding off reading Pact until it is done.
I have to look up Homestuck. If it is anything like S.I. or Worm, it will be worth the lost productivity.
The only thing I would have changed so far is the part where the group brainstorms names. It goes on too long. It was humorous through about half-way, then its continuation made the point of “this is how to brainstorm,” which I assume is what you were up to. But I’d stop about 75% through the list. But … given that I liked all of the rest, I have to think that your judgment on it is better than mine.
Max L.
Tsuyoku naritai indeed! I haven’t been keeping up with the story since my original binge back when book 2 as still in-progress, and you’ve really been getting things done, wow. Keep it up!