Category Archives: Rough Draft

Rough Draft Officially Revised

Posted on May 6, 2020 by rachelsparling

It’s official! I have completely finished revising my rough draft! I am going to give myself the rest of the week off, and then start making the corrections on the digital copy starting Monday. I’m hoping to get through it … Continue reading →

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Part one, Part two, Part three

Posted on April 8, 2020 by rachelsparling

I have officially finished editing part 2. Part one and part two are good to go, and now the final part is ready to be started. It is going to be a lot of work getting this done on the … Continue reading →

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Editing, editing, editing

Posted on March 11, 2020 by rachelsparling

I have finally breached the 500 page mark! I am officially 524 pages into my manuscript. The pile of edited work compared to the pile of unedited work, is getting larger. This is…..good news. It is a lot of progress. … Continue reading →

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Book one, part one!

Posted on February 27, 2020 by rachelsparling

As most of you know, I’ve been editing my enormous manuscript. I have now officially completed the first 405 pages of the printed manuscript, which is book one, or part one of three. To say that this was no great … Continue reading →

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Another day, another chapter

Posted on January 31, 2020 by rachelsparling

I have made some progress on my editing, and have just finished doing the first initial edit of chapter 10. I’ve noticed that some chapters have less to change than others, particularly those that have more dialogue. I haven’t decided … Continue reading →

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New year, new routine

Posted on January 29, 2020 by rachelsparling

I finally created a routine where I’m getting editing done! I’ve gotten through the first seven chapters already (still a shit ton more to go), but it’s progress, and progress is better than being stagnant. I think my biggest issue with editing … Continue reading →

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Story Ideas

Posted on December 22, 2019 by rachelsparling

Lately, the story ideas have been flowing. In the last week I’ve laid out in my mind another story to write. I wrote out a brief outline, not as long or as detailed as they usually are for me, and … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Day 25

Posted on November 25, 2019 by rachelsparling

DAY 25 HAS ARRIVED! We’re in the very last days until the end of NaNoWriMo. If you haven’t reached that 50,000 words yet, there is still five more days to get there. If you have, CONGRATULATIONS! You did it! After … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo day 15

Posted on November 15, 2019 by rachelsparling

We made it! We’re half way through the month! By now you should be around 25,000 words, and half way to your goal. If not, and you need more words, then don’t worry, there’s still time! So far, my writing … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo day 13

Posted on November 13, 2019 by rachelsparling

We are officially thirteen days in, and nearly half way through the month! How is everyone doing so far? Are you starting to feel burned out, or losing motivation? It’s a long haul, I know. I have friends who won’t … Continue reading →

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