Hooyah! I'm done with the first draft of my novel!
It was such an amazing feeling of satisfaction when I wrapped up the first draft of my first completed novel a few days ago. I know it still needs a LOT of revision, but I'm really excited to move to that phase. I've been letting the book 'cool' and will start my edits tomorrow.
Editing Plans:
As my blog readers know (hello family!), I've already made some fairly detailed editing plans. After re-reading and making notes from Donald Maass' Writing the Breakout Novel, I've decided my first editing pass will focus on my male protagonist, Canice aka Connie: his characterization, motivations, and conflicts. Then I'll do the same thing for my female protagonist, Yarrow aka Herb.
Maybe a successful book can have two primary characters? When I think about Karin Slaughter's novels about Dr. Sara Linton and her sheriff husband Jeffrey Tolliver, I realize they both seem to have equal 'playing time,' and they both change significantly over the course of the several-book series. Ditto Meg Gardiner's series about freelance writer Evan Delaney and her paraplegic attorney boyfriend Jesse.
Stay tuned for more as I wade through the editing process!
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