A few weeks ago, I posted a Novel Update of 155K Words. I did a count yesterday and discovered my current total to be 177K Words. I'm nearly finished with the final chapter [#15], but that chapter is running long. At a glance, it might seem that I'm struggling to wrap things up, but that's … Continue reading April Novel Update
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I've spent the past three weeks working on my last chapter and editing for my 2nd draft. During that time I've jumped from 123K Words to 155K Words. I didn't expect to gain 30K Words so quickly. I'm now thinking I'll probably finish out well over 160K Words by the time I'm finished with the … Continue reading Novel Word Count 155,000
I'm reaching out to the WordPress Community for help finding an Editor for my Novel. I'm hoping to find someone who's based in the Denver Metro Area. If you know of anyone, please contact me or send them my information. Thank You Joseph Shanklin
I love her . . . I love writing . . . I remember when I discovered writing. I fell for her immediately, going as far as to say the words [I love her . . . I love writing]. Now, one year into the relationship my love for writing has grown beyond anything I … Continue reading I Love Her
Several months ago I began following blogs of many languages. This diversity has been an enlightening and powerful experience! I now ask myself this question. Why did I wait so long? I've always lived a life of racial diversity, from the Native American Reservation that I was raised on, to the two women that I … Continue reading Found In The Translation [December 4, 2019]
WWW...World of Writing of Women. **Originally posted October 2019** Like most books, my book has many characters, male and female. Of course, that didn't surprise me. It takes a lot to surprise me, in fact, these days, it's nearly impossible, but it happened, and I did it to myself. I'll explain. I fell in love … Continue reading WWW … WORLD of Writing of Women
I'm reaching out to the WordPress Community for help finding an Editor for my Novel. I'm hoping to find someone who's based in the Denver Metro Area. If you know of anyone, please contact me or send them my information. Thank You Joseph Shanklin I'm reaching out to the WordPress Community for help finding an … Continue reading Searching For An Editor
After nearly one year of investing every minute possible into my book(s), I've nearly finished with the first draft. As of this morning, my word count total is 123,000. By the time I finish he final chapter, Books 1 & 2 will total approximately 150,000 words. What a life-changing journey it's been. Joseph ShanklinFebruary 24, … Continue reading Novel Update [123k Words]
[From Chapter 10] A short excerpt from chapter 10. Once again, I've changed the character's name. At this point in the story, the character is sitting down at the dinner table with friends. Something said during the meal triggers a brief flashback. On two occasions, John had squared up toe to toe with a bloodsucker … Continue reading Novel Excerpts [character flashback]
