The End - just completed the first draft of book 8. Started on Nov 1, finished with 66,409 words. Very happy with this model of working.
Onto editing book 6 and finishing and editing book 7. Will be starting a new full monthly stint on Feb 1st as I tackle book 9.
Creeping closer to the end of the book, not quite there yet!
Into the last few chapters
The end of the challenge and I'm pleased, that despite feeling ill the last 3 days that I've managed to exceed my 60,000 word target for the month. I've never written that many words in such a short time frame. Even more importantly, my creative brain was able to keep up with the word count when I wasn't sure it could.
On slightly disappointing note, the book isn't finished. 3 or 4 chapters to go which I'll complete in the next two days. That will take me well over the target words for the book, but I'm sure the editing process will strip some word count off that total.
The next two months will see me completing edits on the three WIPs I now have in stock which will set up my publishing runway at the beginning of 2026. Some publishing operational and tech logistics to take care of through Dec and Jan which will leave me ready for a fresh 30 day challenge on Feb 1.
Thanks to Craig and his team for setting this up and a BIG thank you to all who have provided me with encouragement through the challenge. Staying disciplined hasn't been easy, but the community nature of the group definitely kept me going, no question, and I'm so grateful for that.
Struggling with Man Flu today - can't think straight which is annoying. I have about 6,000 words left to finish the book. Will have to dig deep tomorrow
I haven't missed a day but am logging a day in arrears which the system doesn't seem to recognise. Will go back to making sure I log on the day. Into the last stretch trying to get this book finished before close of play on 30/11
Into a more vibrant part of the book :-)
trying to catch up after a few variable days due to a family visit
Smaller Day today - busy family day
Frustratingly I didn't get any time to write yesterday so I've put in several sprints today to make up for it. Still adrift of where I should be on my personal target by some way but I'm still in with a chance of achieving it.
Some of todays writing felt like pulling teeth - quite slowly. I never these are particular good sessions. I'll find out when I go back to edit.
Plus spent some time thinking about plot elements in the second half of the book.
It is challenging to write on a Sunday with other family stuff going. After Novel November is over I think I will avoid writing on a Sunday. It is probably a good idea to have one day to let my creative writing brain relax.
A bit behind where I'd like to be, but hitting an exciting part of the story.
More words today to make up for time lost yesterday and the day before
