I'm going to - finally - get back into blogging about my book (Draft 1 is done, I'm editing and should submit to agents soon), but for now I'm re-christening the blog with a quick review of Act of War by Brad Thor that I posted on Goodreads. I'll stop back in a few days … Continue reading Review of “Act of War” by Brad Thor
Author: scottdrakeford
500 Pages (125,000 Words)
Well, “Life” happened, and my writing pace has slowed down considerably. Not so long ago, I had hoped to be done with not only the first draft of my manuscript by now, but with my preliminary edits as well. I had hoped to have the manuscript in the hands of a few trusted alpha readers. … Continue reading 500 Pages (125,000 Words)
100,000 Words
This is a personal victory post, plain and simple. I’m patting my own back, and it feels great. This past week, I reached the 100,000 word (400 page) mark on my manuscript. In the grand scheme of the publishing game, it’s a small victory, but perhaps the most important one to me as a writer. … Continue reading 100,000 Words
Publishing Process for New Authors
I may have unintentionally deceived some of you with my previous blog entry. I do not currently have anything lined up as far as publishing goes. That process begins when you have not just a complete first draft, but a complete fourth or fifth draft, or however many drafts it takes to turn the manuscript … Continue reading Publishing Process for New Authors
Initiation
I’m Scott. I write novels. Fantasy novels. Soon, I’ll be finished with my first complete work, and I’ll put a sample up for everyone to (hopefully) enjoy. I’ll also do my best to document the ups and downs that accompany the process of writing, becoming a better writer, seeking an agent, being published, and doing … Continue reading Initiation
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