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writing my first (complete) novel

by m. werneburg, 2008

Once upon a time, I sat down to write a novel. It was a project that would take more than seven years to complete.

It's been an amazing experience, and a big part of my life. While very rewarding, I learned a lot of difficult lessons along the way.

This is a small set of brief articles designed at conveying what the experience was like for me, and my recommendations on writing. This advise is geared toward anyone who is interested in writing their own book.

before this novel

I've always had an interest in writing. This article details some of my early attempts.

ten years of writing a single story

A somewhat indulgent telling of the ten years it took me to get a semi-finished book together.

advice on writing a novel

It took me far too long to get a manuscript together that I could actually show other people. Here's my advice to others so that they may learn from my mistakes.

inspiration

These were my inspirations in writing a novel.

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My job has convinced me that life is a stale joke with no punch line.
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