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Gladys Elskens's avatar

Congratulations! This is such a massive step. I love the idea of 'I will let it surprise me'.

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Bryan Westby's avatar

When I finished my first book I walked outside, looked up at the sky, and held my hands out, waiting for the money to fall. I actually did this to mark the occasion because, although I was truly happy to be finished, there is also a dark joy in the cynicism of the whole process.

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Bruce Landay's avatar

Enjoy your wins along the way! I’m not too far behind you in that I have a complete novel, though more revision and editing needs to happen before I can find a publisher, not to mention all the marketing and book launch efforts that follow. Celebrate every win and enjoy the process. Congratulations!

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William Joseph Turner's avatar

Congratulations! My book has been done but the work isn’t. I have to decide about an offer from a publisher. A good kind of problem. Write on!

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Vicki Carol Mastriani Walker's avatar

Wow! Your journey to getting your book done and done and published has been a great learning experience for all of us! I admire your determination to not only do all that needs to be done, but to walk us subscribers through it all. If I am fortunate to get a deal someday, I will be armed with this knowledge. Getting the deal is only the beginning! Thank you for your dedication to us.

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E.R.J. McKay's avatar

I love the joy in this piece! Thanks for sharing.

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Maria Maggio Fisher's avatar

Congratulations! "It just feels done. It's doing what I want it to do." Well said. I look forward to reading this :)

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frosti austi's avatar

Thank you for summarizing my book writing process and current stage!

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P Kendall's avatar

Congratulations! Can’t wait to read it!

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Mata Haggis-Burridge's avatar

Congratulations!

I reached 10% on the first draft of a new novel last night. Got to celebrate the wins! 💪

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Siobhán's avatar

Well done Kate. You're keeping it real.

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Siobhán's avatar

Well done Kate. You are keeping it real

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Aliza Earnshaw's avatar

I love seeing your happy face! 😘😘 and congratulations!

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Nefertiti Austin's avatar

Congrats to almost being finished! 🎉🎉

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Bev13's avatar

Congratulations!

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Larisa Rimerman's avatar

Congratulation from a neophyte! You deserve a glass of Champagne!

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