My Week In Writing

Hi happy followers!

I haven’t been posting at all lately, I have been working hard on client’s books and getting them finished up. It hasn’t left a great deal of time for my personal blog, which is a shame. I’m here now!

So – writing!

I have eight clients on my to-do list right now, two of which are simply manuscript reviews. Of those two, one is completely finished now. I’ve made three passes over the manuscript which includes proofreading, copy editing, and developmental editing. I also formatted the book ready for publishing. The other manuscript wasn’t ready for a final read, I gave it two passes and returned it to the author with extensive feedback, there was far too much developmental editing needed for me to undertake. The author needs to do some re-writing and clarifying before I can give it my final touch. The next time it comes back to me it should be ready for that final read. Exciting stuff!

My other six clients are all works-in-progress. These are my ghostwriting clients; we’re writing their books together. Three of those are currently under author review, when I get that feedback I can make the necessary edits before the final read. The other three are still in the writing process.

I have had ZERO time for my own writing, I’m not mad about that because I am so obsessed with my job, I adore what I do in helping others to bring their books to fruition.

Saying that, I saw mention of NaNoWriMo earlier today. Is anyone here taking part next month? I’ve always had a reason not to do it, more so this year with being so busy with work but I’m still tempted. I’ve always been tempted to try this, I know I can write fast when inspired.

In case you don’t know, NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month. Beginning November 1st, the challenge is to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. Obviously this is just going to be a rough first draft, I don’t think you’re expected to spit out a masterpiece in a month! After November you can then spend time refining it and getting it ready to submit or self-publish, or just to keep to yourself as a private little gem if you prefer.

It works out to writing about three pages a day, or 1666 words per day.

I’d love to hear everyone’s experiences, tips and tricks, or if you’re hoping to attempt it next month! I’m undecided. It’s a huge commitment of time on top of working and being a full-time single mum to three chaotic human beings.

But then, when is there a ‘right time’ for anything?

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