It's over, guys. It's done.
I have officially finished the first draft of Words of Peace.
I CANT BELIEVE IT IM SO THRILLED I HAVE LONG WAITED FOR THIS DAY
From a journey that started early 2015, I have reached the next milestone. Three finished first drafts to complete the trilogy. Now it's on to the edits.
So much has changed in this trilogy since I first started writing, and I love every single new detail. There is a lot that will have to be fixed in editing (*cough cough* the second book is in an entirely different POV *cough cough*) (and let me not mention the characters who were removed or added halfway in) (and tons of other discrepancies) but I'm really excited to start this next step in my journey.
For the record, this book is my longest yet, finishing off at a super 114K words. I don't over-write scenes, but I'm not a bare-bones first drafter, either. It mostly just depends on each scene and how I feel as I write - so some scenes will be trimmed, some added to, a few scenes removed, and others added. So I'm not sure what the end word count will be.
BUT THIS IS GONNA BE GREAT GUYS.
*runs off to celebrate*
Don't cry! You'll be back to it soon . . . XD
ReplyDeleteAnd way to go! Congratulations on finishing a first draft - and a trilogy!! That's seriously impressive. *throws confetti*
Brianna
I cry easily...no worries. :) But these are tears of joy...
DeleteOh, those are fine, then! :D
DeleteYEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! Julian you did it! :D You finished a trilogy! :D Amazing job!
ReplyDeleteSnaps
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH I can't believe I did it!!!
Delete*Claps* Congrats! But don't cry. You still have months of time left with your characters during edits. But then there's the sadness, of course, where you don't get to create anything new with them. That's a bit sad, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteOh, trust me...there's more coming with these guys. :) The more I write about them, the more I find that there is to tell.
DeleteCONGRATS JULIAN!!!! *shoots off confetti cannon*
ReplyDeleteCatherine
Thanks!!! I'm so excited!!!
DeleteEeeee YAYYYYY!!!! *hugs* *blasts confetti cannon* *shrieks* YAY JULIAN!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAHHHHHHHHHH
DeleteFor one second from just reading title I thought you were quitting blogging or something... *sighs in relief*
ReplyDeleteYAY, I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU! HOW AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I KNOW SO DID I!!!
DeleteYeah, I was worried for a moment, too. So glad it wasn't that! :D
DeleteMaybe that was intentional... *cues evil laugh*
DeleteAAAAHHHHH I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! *jumps up and down like a maniac* Congrats!!! This is a super exciting moment I just have no words except AAAHAH;JK;J;JLKHLSHJCHSD!!!!! XD XD <3
ReplyDeleteMy words exactly...if it wasn't close to midnight when I finished, I probably would have run screaming around the house. XD
DeleteCongrats! I'm sure you are just feeling great :D
ReplyDeleteA little sad, actually...I really enjoy drafting. But I can't wait to start editing!
Delete*stands and applauds* DUDE. YOU FINISHED A WHOLE TRILOGY?? wow. I am so impressed!!! o.o That's like, a bucket list thing for me! Bravo! *keeps clapping and high fiving* Now go each chocolate and celebrate your own epicness!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOODNESS, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That's sooooooooo exciting!! *screams* Best of luck with edits! xD
ReplyDeleteHOORAY! CELEBRATE! chocolate anyone?? What an accomplishment...but now, the revision work begins!
ReplyDeleteI'll take some of that chocolate.
DeleteCongratulations! Fighting! So proud, JD, so proud of you...*claps enthusiastically*
ReplyDeleteMWAHAHA The next step is ahead, Evan. Hope you're up to help me through it with support and sarcasm?
DeleteOH MY GOODNESS CONGRATULATIONS THAT IS THE BEST FEELING EVERRR. *confetti and chocolate* So proud of your dedication, Julian!!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS!! I'm so excited!
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