My novel has moved into the design stage.  This means I am waiting to approve the title and the back cover as well as the design.  I hope this comes out good.  I don't wanna delay my book any more than 3 months. 
 
 
Now with my rough draft finished and most of my novel polished, I'm looking into self publishing.   I looked into Trafford Publishing and I have up to a year to send in my manuscript.  September has 30% off savings and the month is coming to an end soon.  I am still plugging away at my novel writing class, working ahead, and I plan on finishing it.  Decisions, decisions.  I'm very excited and even have an idea for the cover.  I may take the plunge and go for it.  I would have hardcover and paperback editions in this package I'm looking at.  Any comments?
 
 
I just ordered The Writer's Toolbox from Amazon and I am really pleased with it.  There are games with cards and a spinning wheel to get new ideas going.  I love writing on the spot after reading a word or a sentence, so I can't wait to tear into it!  I am now working on descriptions through my novel.  I have to use the five senses which is hard to do.  I am trying my best to be more observant through the day, then write about it later that night.  I have a journal started, now I just need to take the time to do it!
 
 
I have never finished a first draft of a novel in my life!!  I always gave up on an idea when it got stale or just sat there, not wanting to take off.  I almost did that this time, but with the help of some post office retirees reading it, it kept me going.  I also found the gem of the story which was putting a dead body in it.  I am now tweaking it here and there and adding description.  I would really like to see this book take off. I don't know if it will, but I refuse to self publish.  Usually that means nobody else would publish it.  My online novel class is going well and I'm learning alot!   Hope to have it polished by winter!!!