Yup. I did it. I not only finished my first novel, I finished the full polish.
Which, of course, doesn't mean jack squat.
I can't tell you how exhilirating it is to say it's done. While I have been working on this non-stop for the better part of the last five months, the idea is really more than six years old. To say that I actually have a complete, end-to-end, yes-it-really-has-an-ending, novel sitting on my hard drive, one that at least a few people think has some potential, makes me giddy.
Of course, I also feel like 40 year old virgin spinster at her first vibrator party--excited, scared, a little confused and wondering what the hell I do with this thing next.
Because in reality, I have only climbed one rung of the ladder. Oh sure, it is the biggest, hardest and most intimidating rung, but there is still a looming climb to becoming a published author. But the thing is, you can't become published if you don't have a damn book!
And I have a damn book!
So, its on to creating the synopsis, polishing the query letter for the 947th time and researching those agents who look like they might give a guy with a beer belly and a penchant for ribald similies a break.
So, while I continue the climb, at least I know I have made it out of the morass of wannabes and pretenders who keep saying they will write a book but never do. I must admit, the view from this level is pretty sweet.
Cheers.
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Hey don't get down on yourself for finishing off a polish or major edit. That's a huge accomplishment. Especially since most people can't finish a manuscript and many that do things it's done the minute they write the last word. You've done a lot of work, celebrate your accomplishments.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jamie. I wasn't getting down. I was smiling ear to ear when I wrote this. Tongue was firmly planted in cheek with this one. :)
ReplyDeleteVery cool story and OF COURSE the ending ROCKS!!! I can't wait to see the cover art!! :) LW
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