Finishing a novel is a marathon, not a sprint


I’m 36,000 words into the Storm Chaser sequel, and maybe ¾ of the way into the story. It’s a little sketchy at the moment: I need to add more description, internal thoughts and other things, which means at this point I’ll probably be close to 50,000 words in the second draft. Right now I’m enjoying the characters and blazing through the plot.

Meanwhile, time’s running out! For the rest of February, the e-book version of Storm Chaser is half off at my publisher's website:

http://www.whiskeycreekpress.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=899

It’s been a bad month for getting much writing done, but I’m plugging away at it.
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8 comments:

  1. Lena Winfrey HayatFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Never stop, just keep on plugging away because eventually you will reach your target. Good luck! I can't wait for the sequel! Take care!

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    1. Mark R HunterFebruary 21, 2012 at 1:08 AM

      Oh, don't worry -- I've run this race many times before!

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  2. shellyFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    I know how you feel. It's like a race. Keep going! Cause I want to read this next one, too, so I can brag about it.

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    1. Mark R HunterFebruary 21, 2012 at 1:08 AM

      Don't worry, I'll get there! I think I'm still on target to have the rough draft done in March, and we'll march on from there.

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  3. Intangible HeartsFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Sounds like you're making a lot of progress. Keep it up!

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  4. William KendallFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Good for you, Mark! Keep at it!

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