Saturday Writings

I love Saturdays! I'm not sure why. I guess because on Saturday you're not expected to do anything on that day. Many people think that Sunday is the day that you're not expected to do anything, but that's not completely true. Sunday's you're expected to go to Church, at least in most cultures you are. Saturday is my day. I was born on a Saturday in fact, so I feel I have the right to claim it as my own. I know I'm rambling, but its better than sitting here staring at a blank screen.

I'm a bit stuck in my novel, 5,402 words in and I can't figure out how to take it to the next scene. I can see it in my head, but when I go to type it or jot it down in my notebook, it just doesn't come out like it should. So, I figured I'd stop in and write a post. Maybe it'll get the scene jumped started.

Don't you hate it when you have all these ideas and just can't get them out of your head in the way they're supposed to come out.  I know I hate it.  I figure my book will be around 75,000 words (possibly more). I've been thinking of somehow leaving it open to be a sequel, since the ending I see in my head leaves that as a choice. I figure if I write 1,000 words every day (since I have written 5,000 in 3 days) I can finish my first draft of my novel in 75 days on average. Seventy-five days is... about 2 1/2 months. I'll say 3 just to be safe cause you know how things come up that can't be avoided. :)

Oh and only 79 more followers needed for the end of the 150 Followers Contest.

Maybe I'll write the ending or the part before the ending. Maybe that'll help me to move to the next scene. :)

UPDATE @ 7:39PM EST. I have just hit 6,036 words. I'm so happy. I've only been working on this novel for 3 days and WOW I can't believe it. I'm so proud of my self.

Great Books to Get You Started

Here is a great list of books that can either help you get started in the writing world or help you along your way.

Thinking Write: The Secret to Freeing Your Creative Mind
I have read this book from cover to cover. Kelly L. Stone offers great advice on how to boosts your creative mind and get those words flowing onto the screen.

Make a Real Living as a Freelance Writer: How to Win Top Writing Assignments
Jenna Glatzer puts it all out there, giving you the knowledge you need to start working as a freelance writer. This is another of my favorite books.

The Renegade Writer: A Totally Unconventional Guide to Freelance Writing Success (The Renegade Writer's Freelance Writing Series) by Linda Formichelli & Diana Burrell
I love this book. This book entails how following the rules as a writer isn't always necessary. Another of my favorites.

The Renegade Writer's Query Letters that Rock: The Freelance Writer's Guide to Selling More Work Faster (The Renegade Writer's Freelance Writing Series) by Diana Burrell & Linda Formichelli
Query letters are always slowing a lot of writers down. They are intimidating to many writers, including myself.

These are just a few. I know there are hundreds, even thousands of great books out there that could help you succeed in the writing world. If you know of any great books that have helped you get to where you are today, please feel free to add them in the comment box and I will list them with a courtesy of (your name and website link) if you wish.