Starting new vs continuing an ongoing project
#1
How many here are starting a new project for the writathon against continuing with old projects?
I have two projects on the go currently, but both with backlogs already done so the only options are re-uploading all the backlog, which feels like going against the whole spirit of the thing, or start something new. I don't think I'd have problems with the word count but I fear it would stretch me out a bit too much and I'd have to title the story 'Warning - Don't read this.'
Interesting conundrum. Might be better to wait this one out as by the next one open fo my current projects will be done and the other should hopefully have enough of a backlog built up so it doesn't get too neglected.
I have two projects on the go currently, but both with backlogs already done so the only options are re-uploading all the backlog, which feels like going against the whole spirit of the thing, or start something new. I don't think I'd have problems with the word count but I fear it would stretch me out a bit too much and I'd have to title the story 'Warning - Don't read this.'
Interesting conundrum. Might be better to wait this one out as by the next one open fo my current projects will be done and the other should hopefully have enough of a backlog built up so it doesn't get too neglected.
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#2
I started a new story. My plan is to complete an entire novel. Beginning, middle, and end. If it achieves enough popularity I'll keep writing books to make it a series. If not, I'll have a finished novel at least.
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#3
My life has been such chaos lately that I ate through my whole backlog and actually owe a couple chapters to my readers, so having Writathon push me to put out that amount is actually a good thing. That being said, I am obviously doing a continuation. Also, Mr. Mom isn't all that long yet, so it works well. And FINALLY my life is fitting this well, as I have time to actually write now. First day I managed to more than double my normal daily word count, and I still have time to write more I think. Really excited about this.
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#4
I'd have to title the story 'Warning - Don't read this.'
Not gonna lie, you should totally do it. That story would probably get a lot of clicks!
Not gonna lie, you should totally do it. That story would probably get a lot of clicks!
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#5
I definitely considered a new work, as i'm kinda experimenting with one i've been trying for a while, but A> I've rewrote the first chapter four times and it still doesn't work right, and B> I dnon't really want to interrupt the flow on my main story which is going well.
So, continuation for me. Still, my story is pretty long so i'm not expecting any new readers from the writathon lol, it's just to help with the motivation, and so far it's working as i'be been beavering away nicely *grin*
I love progress bars, it's a weakness of mine to try and fill them...
So, continuation for me. Still, my story is pretty long so i'm not expecting any new readers from the writathon lol, it's just to help with the motivation, and so far it's working as i'be been beavering away nicely *grin*
I love progress bars, it's a weakness of mine to try and fill them...
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#6
starting a new ones seemed to be the norm here. but i guess either way is fine. it feels new thing for new challenge. because for some author who already uploaded like a chapter a day for their readers, writhathon might not be a challenge at all.
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#7
Well I actually almost just started my writing so I am planning to continue that, I hope to finish a full story, but I think it just situational but if I had a large backlog I would start something new.
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#8
I'll be heading down the new project route for this. Good news is it will be a pulpy sword and sorcery short fiction series so won't get many readers to see how bad it is :)
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#9
I'm continuing my current story.
Right now, I'm in the middle of how P'Thok totally on purpose and not at all accidentally saved Halloween.
Right now, I'm in the middle of how P'Thok totally on purpose and not at all accidentally saved Halloween.
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#10
I started a new one, it sounds fun. Also I'm not sure I can manage to get to 55,555 words, but I'll try!
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#11
I'm continuing my ongoing story; I think it will help motivate me to write with more consistency.