The year of 2025 is coming to a close and still the process of writing The War for Eyrador is burdening me. It is a plague upon my mind, and sometimes it’s all i want to do (then i remember that i have a job and other things to do) But here comes the good news – wait for it… I have almost finished the first half!
The first half comes in at around 140,000 words and 420 pages, which begs the next question – do i split my book into 2 volumes? The reason i ask myself this, as i often do, is because i think reading a whole 800/900 page novel might be a bit too much for some readers, especially given how the contents can move so quickly. On the other hand, people might be annoyed with the fact that they have to buy 2 books just finish the story. I don’t know, these are things i will have to ask myself and readers alike before solidifying my work.
My friend actually did me a great help, he has been on this journey with me for the best part of 4 years, and he finally said to me something along the lines of “Steve, i want to start reading the first half of your book – you have until the 19th of December (when we break for Christmas) to finish it so i can read it over the holidays.”
And while we laughed about this thinking it was impossible – it in fact wasn’t. So, it was a bet. So on the 19th of December, my friend will read the first half of my novel and give me his feedback.
Its coming along nicely and I’m supremely proud of how far I’ve come in terms of my writing journey. I cannot wait for you all to read my work.
Until next time.
S.M.H
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