A to Z Challenge: N is for NOVEL

I’ve had a funny relationship with fiction writing. At school, I was put off it. I thought I’d never be good at creative writing. I think I just wasn’t mature enough for the things I was supposed to write then.

Jump many years and suddenly I was writing my first novel, motivated by my urge to raise awareness of social anxiety. I worked hard on it, joining a writing group and learning a lot from the critiques. Eventually, with professional help, I came to the conclusion that the plot wasn’t strong enough. I wrote several short stories, tried another novel which I gave up because it wasn’t going anywhere, and suddenly, a little idea has started me off again and

I’VE FOUND MYSELF WRITING ANOTHER NOVEL!

I’ve written three chapters and have decided to join a group of writers who are going to write 80,000 words in 80 days, starting on May 1^st. So if you don’t see me around much between 1^st May and 19^th July, you’ll know what I’m doing.

If you want to join in, it’s open to everyone.