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Is anyone having the urge to backtrack and fix/edit things? I know I am.

Mark wrote: "Is anyone having the urge to backtrack and fix/edit things? I know I am."

so much! the worst part is that at the end there will be so much to fix!!!

Eva wrote: "Mark wrote: "Is anyone having the urge to backtrack and fix/edit things? I know I am."

so much! the worst part is that at the end there will be so much to fix!!!"

That's the one hundred percent truth.

Mark wrote: "Is anyone having the urge to backtrack and fix/edit things? I know I am."

I have a hard time doing that lol ;) Editing is my Achilles heel haha...I hate erasing and changing what I've already written XD

Tabi (Natasha Romanoff) wrote: "Mark wrote: "Is anyone having the urge to backtrack and fix/edit things? I know I am."

I have a hard time doing that lol ;) Editing is my Achilles heel haha...I hate erasing and changing what I've..."

i know right! dying slowly.... dying!

I'm working through my first novel I wrote, and wow. Storyline is like totally different than from when I wrote it lol XD

haha well most writer do the same! I know mine is totally different!

XD the main thread is the same, but the ways things happen are quite different :)

How do you start writing??????? I've done everything, but when I press 'edit novel' it just goes to the excerpt. -_-

You first put your fingers on the keyboard....lolololol jk jk

Idk...I always use Word document for my stuff ;)

Is anyone going to continue on after reaching the 50,000 word goal in the event they still haven't come up with an ending to their novel before November ends?

Mark wrote: "Is anyone going to continue on after reaching the 50,000 word goal, haven't reached the end of the story and still have some time left?"

I'm aiming for 70-80K for the first draft, ideally 90-100K for the second. I'm probably not going to hit the 70K by the end of November since I have a trip planned, but I don't really plan on living or dying by NaNoWriMo.

I definitely want to finish this, and I expect it to be twice as long as 50.000 at least. May I share a possible cover? This is a steampunk literary tribute series. Oliver twist is the main character/narrator.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...

I like it! I think the guy in front, his edges need to be a little muted. Its a cool concept, but it looks very raw and not finished...unless that is the truth about it lol. I would say some touch up and maybe don't spread the title out, and smaller font, and you've got it! ;)

who designs your covers, Mary? I like it, though some edges (like the ears) look sort of photoshoped over the background. Do you see what I mean? The lines are darker than the skin and the background like a cutting line. Same goes for some lines in the background (the lady and the oder man on the left side). I really like the design! :D

Yes, it's just a rough layout. Thank you. I do all our covers, and covers for other authors sometimes. The book is far from finished so I expect it may change.

what program do you design your covers with?

Photo Impact, from Corel. It does most of the stuff Photoshop does but is only $30.00.

Just started Nano. :( Updated word count.
"At This Rate You Will Finish On
July 15, 2018"
...O.o

Aaah! Don't give up, Leo! :-)

Leo... so? who is this nano anyway and why does (s)he know when your story will be done? :D
develop your story in your pace, work on it in your head, make some notes and an outline... think it through. the next nano will be here sooner than you realize and then you are perfectly prepared! i believe that you can do it! Of course you can! :D just don't give up.

Mary wrote: "Yes, it's just a rough layout. Thank you. I do all our covers, and covers for other authors sometimes. The book is far from finished so I expect it may change."

Whoa cool!!!! I try to design covers lol but I'm still learning grahpics through self-teaching haha so it's going a little slow. That's awesome that you design your own covers!!! XD

Cute, SteinFussel! Great encouragement for Leo. And thank you, Tabi. I learn something new every time I do one. :-)

No problem, learning graphics has given me an even better appreciation and respect for those who can do them quite well. ;)

I WISH I could do art like that... I am far, far, FAAAR away from it. Anyone care to help me design or do it for me one day? lol :D

Can I post a picture ????????????

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia...

Ah, dang !!!!!!!!! I tried to post a picture !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Victoria wrote: "Tabi (Natasha Romanoff) wrote: "Mark wrote: "Is anyone having the urge to backtrack and fix/edit things? I know I am."

I have a hard time doing that lol ;) Editing is my Achilles heel haha...I hat..."

Then press the preview button, that light gray link, right beside the post button.
That's how I do, so that I can MAKE SURE That everything I type/write is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And then, I don't have to edit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I meant more like book editing lol ;)
And re your picture, maybe the link is messing up.

Ok fellow nanos and readers I need to know your favorite YA fiction book! I am making a Christmas wish list and I need some New good books.

Mary wrote: "I definitely want to finish this, and I expect it to be twice as long as 50.000 at least. May I share a possible cover? This is a steampunk literary tribute series. Oliver twist is the main charact..."

Absolutely, I'm about 2/3 into the story and have continued after validating. There is still much to tell before the inevitable editing, re-editing, re-re-editing process.

This is my first NaNo, the fourth Noveling attempt and the first that actually has a shot of being completed, so you can bet you hinny that I intend to go on throughout December until it's complete.

Victoria wrote: "Ok fellow nanos and readers I need to know your favorite YA fiction book! I am making a Christmas wish list and I need some New good books."

http://www.amazon.com/Elite-Weak-Reve...

This is a series and the second book is newly out.


http://www.amazon.com/Pharmacia-Those...

Victoria wrote: "Ok fellow nanos and readers I need to know your favorite YA fiction book! I am making a Christmas wish list and I need some New good books."

I don't know if it's considered YA but I thoroughly enjoyed "The Host" by Stephanie Mayer.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Host-Novel-...

Emilio wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Ok fellow nanos and readers I need to know your favorite YA fiction book! I am making a Christmas wish list and I need some New good books."

I don't know if it's considered YA bu..."

Me to! Haha read it already, twice actually

Mary wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Ok fellow nanos and readers I need to know your favorite YA fiction book! I am making a Christmas wish list and I need some New good books."

http://www.amazon.com/Elite-Weak-Reve..."
Hmmm, maybe!

The host is an interesting premise. A little different from most symbiotic-themed stories.

I understand there are two more books following The Host, which I have not yet read, which also seem interesting.

Wow wait? Do you mean a sequel

Tabi (Natasha Romanoff) wrote: "I meant more like book editing lol ;)
And re your picture, maybe the link is messing up."

If it bores you to snores, just act/pretend like you're re-reading it. I hope that helps the problem.

I think it might just be the link(s). I'll just have to focus on what I'm doing wrong.

Victoria wrote: "Ok fellow nanos and readers I need to know your favorite YA fiction book! I am making a Christmas wish list and I need some New good books."

Mine are all series. There are 3 of them. I will post their covers, and their authors.

My First Series: (The fourth and final book I have not read, yet, but I will.) Cinda Williams Chima's , , & . She actually has TWO DIFFERENT SERIES. I have not yet read her "Heir Chronicles" Series, yet.


My Second Series: (The fifth and final book has not been finished, yet, but it will, soon.) Colleen Houck's , , , & . I hope she will be finished soon, because I want it ssssoooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Third and Final Series: Laura Resau's , & . She does view this as a series, but her fans do.

Victoria, I hope this keeps you busy for awhile.

PLEASE ENJOY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She, Laura Resau, does NOT view this as a series, but her fans do.

I DID & STILL DO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Victoria wrote: "Wow wait? Do you mean a sequel"

Sorry, It appears that I didn't read the fine print: " Meyer has said that she might write two sequels to The Host."

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61...
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61...

Lashya wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Ok fellow nanos and readers I need to know your favorite YA fiction book! I am making a Christmas wish list and I need some New good books."

Mine are all series. There are 3 of ..."

Thank you so much! I was thinking about the tigers curse but wasn't sure. :D

Emilio wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Wow wait? Do you mean a sequel"

Sorry, It appears that I didn't read the fine print: " Meyer has said that she might write two sequels to The Host."

http://www.goodreads.com/book..."

I hope so! that would be great!

Hey Victoria, here's a quick suggestion to my Message Number 45::


Start with Laura Resau's "Colorful Notebook" Series.
It has 03 Books in it, and all are finished.

Next, Cinda Williams Chima's "Seven Realms" Series.
It has 04 Books in it, and all are finished.

Finally, Colleen Houck's "The Tiger Saga" Series.
It has 05 Books in it, and FOUR Are finished.


Whatever your reading speed is, either way, by the time you get to Colleen Houck's , it will or should be finished, published and available.