So last night I crossed 50,000 words in The Veil.
Depending on what guidelines you follow, that means I’ve officially crossed into novel length territory.
When I launched this blog in April of 2010, I had written 9,000 words. I admit, there’s been times when I wondered if my idea would actually amount to a novel. There were days when the ideas weren’t flowing and I thought it was hopeless. I figured The Veil was bound to be another file in my “Failed Attempts” folder.
But last night I crossed over into novel territory. And what’s even better, there’s still eight planned out chapters. At this rate, I think The Veil will easily weigh in at more than 70,000 words.
It’s funny how a weight feels lifted. This is the furthest I’ve ever taken a story. At this point, the question is no longer will I be able to make it, but rather, how long till I finish it?
So it’s a happy day. I’ll be even happier when I make it to 60,000. That’s the goal I set for myself as that’s considered a lower end Young Adult novel.
My goal is to have the first draft done by this blog’s anniversary. Wish me luck!
Congratulations on crossing the 50K milestone. It is a great feeling, isn’t it? I wish you luck for the balance of the novel. You can do it!
Thank you so much! Yes, it is a great feeling. It just makes the completion of this book more of a reality instead of a dream.