Most of us have entertained the thought that we might at one time get serious and write a novel. Usually that thought remains on the back burner of our consciousness. Amazingly, during the month of November I grabbed my lap top and every day wrote at least 1600 words totaling by the end of the month, 50,000 words.
The novel did not have to be edited but the point was to just write and write and write. The editing could come later. It was an amazing experience and I surprised myself not just by my commitment but also the ability to bring characters and plot together and not once feeling writer's block. Now admittedly I am no Agatha Christie (my novel being a mystery), but I enjoyed the experience and more importantly it has left me with a desire to continue writing.
Also, I have the feeling that the impossible for me has been achieved and I can take more steps out into the unknown. A novel today - a marathon tomorrow, who knows. It's exciting to think about and realise I am only limited by my narrow thinking.
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