Taking some time

Sorry for not being active, I'm working on my novella and hope to publish at the end of 2025. 

I'm in the midst of working on my second draft of the book. 

Hope to be back on here, writing soon <3

Reviews

[LisaCarol]

From what I’ve read of your writing so far, I am sure your Novella will be fantastic. Good luck and keep us posted.

[Twilight]

And, naturally - I wish you luck; and some success with this venture..!

[Twilight]

Thanks for letting us know, and good luck with applying any tips which you've picked up from here.

In addition, particularly if it's a long novel, it can be trickier than people think; to get the details of consistency right. For example, the timings of events which take place; in terms of whether or not that fits with what's taken place before. And, traits or any behavioural habits of characters need to be consistent. Say for example, characters have allergies, phobias or perhaps smoke a pipe; for example. Or, have particular phobias which mean that they are compelled to act in certain ways. For example, if you happen to have a character and mentioned that he or she can't swim in chapter one; you couldn't say in chapter twenty three - that he was the only survivor from a sinking ship because he managed to swim away in time?

The more characters involved, the higher that risk; of potentially finding inconsistencies with your story timeline. Some writers use a simple flow chart, for example; as a basic reminder tool - to remind themselves about key story scenes.

Try too, to make your characters speak differently in terms of word usage. If older, or from a different era of history etc. From what I remember reading, your actual reactions of characters to events; rang true through your dialogue. But, the actual words could reflect more; how a "king" might speak for example. He would refer to people in his community, as "subjects" or simply as "his people". And, characters addressing a king; would routinely be expected to address him as either "sire" or "your majesty"; for example. But, remember context: because his queen in private with him; would understandably speak rather differently to him (being her husband also!). When your protagonist has been a young woman, I really have thought that you get it about spot on; when writing what she says. That's probably partly easier, as a young woman yourself; speaking about or reacting to events - through her eyes...

[Hallow]

Good luck. I hope you keep finding your inspiration

[Rustling Leaves]

Good luck!! Wishing you all the best for your novella! :)

[Twilight]

Indeed! Let's wish her well.