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[ksmith]

I haven't pulled a true all-nighter since undergrad. I pulled one last night into this morning. Over 9000 words, but much cutting and such, so I may have topped 10K in 24 hours. Who knows at this point? The first draft is done.

Hah--my contracted upper limit was 110K, and I came in at 110,030. I suspect it will get longer during revisions, but hey. First draft's done.

Now I have to shower and go to work...

Comments

[mindyklasky.livejournal.com]

Congrats! I know how hard you've fought for this one - enjoy the feeling of finishing (once your brain wakes up enough :-) )

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

It was a struggle to find the story, mostly because the aspect I wound up cutting was part of what would have sold it to the editor we'd have offered it to if current publisher had passed. (did that make sense?)

[mindyklasky.livejournal.com]

I think that made sense :-)

I'm glad you didn't have to offer it around!

[pbray.livejournal.com]

Wow.

And Yay for finishing first draft!

[jaylake.livejournal.com]

Hey, good for you!

[michaeldthomas.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!

So, do they let you nap at work? ;)

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

Only if I don't snore.

[jessica-de-milo.livejournal.com]

Yay!!!! They make this cool stuff called NoDoze - two cups of coffee in a pill - but stay well hydrated. Congrats.

[rarelylynne.livejournal.com]

Congrats on finishing!

[kateelliott.livejournal.com]

Whoo!!!

Congrats!

[mcurry.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on getting the draft done! I'm looking forward to reading it....

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

Check your inbox.

It felt very different.

[(Anonymous)]

Go Kris!!! I hope it's better than you expect when you work through the second draft.

Adrianne

[jemck.livejournal.com]

Hearty and heartfelt congratulations.

Yay you!

Now, have a good and relaxing holiday break!

Congrats

[(Anonymous)]

Congratulations on your first draft. I am looking forward to reading your story in full. And, more importantly, enjoy the holiday!

If you want to meet for coffee or a movie, call me. (That is, if we can even get out of our respective driveways! Happy shoveling!)

-Lynn

Re: Congrats

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

Last I heard, it's supposed to warm into the 40s this weekend, with possible "flooding rains". Yea.

A movie might be fun. The Spirit opens on Christmas, if you like comic-booky superhero stuff. I'll call you.