It doesn’t seem like a lot, but I’ve written another 10,000 words in my book, mostly picking up loose ends, tying things together, deleting bits that really don’t have any value… so in reality I’ve probably added close to 20,000 more. It’s coming along really well, and I’m so excited!! I set a goal for December 23 to be finished the complete happy first draft, and I’m not really sure why I picked that date, it just seemed realistic.
I’ve decided in my head that I want it to be more than just another random book on a shelf that really doesn’t make that much impact on the world. I want it to change how people think, how their mindsets can be challenged, and after realizing that, I’ve come to the point where I KNOW I can change the world, just by a single novel. When you put a different idea in someone’s mind, and if they’re anything like I am, will dwell on it and dwell on it until they come to peace with it and resolve it. I want to bring an idea that really makes people think. I know most authors strive for that and almost make it, but I want more than New York Times now. I want ALA, Pulitzer, whatever!! As much as I can get!!
I’m trying not to be greedy when I’m thinking about all of this, because optimism is good, but I should be realistic about it as well. I don’t know. Its also a little unnerving to think that I could have that much potential power, but I think that anyone really can, if they stay focused enough and are ready for it. Mm, that’s all I really have to say for now, because I don’t want this to be super long-winded. Just talking about it soley in my mind makes it a little cloudy, and its easier for me to deal with stuff when I can write it down. haha.
