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Lynn Burton's avatar

I'm in the middle of revisions for my first picture book of the year. Hopefully, by June I'll have at least 5 new drafts since I'm doing the 12 x 12 challenge. Maybe I'll even take a look at another project I set aside some time ago.

You, your words, and #1000 words of summer inspire me.

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Bonnie Orbison's avatar

Never heard of the 12x12 challenge & just googled & wow, I love that! What’s your favorite part about it so far?

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Lynn Burton's avatar

There's so many great things going on there, I'm not sure I can pick just one. I like that it's a low-pressure challenge at the same time providing accountability if you want or need it. I do! The monthly badges you can earn are a huge motivator for me. The forum, book chats, and webinars are a wealth of knowledge, all in a welcoming community.

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Bonnie Orbison's avatar

thanks for replying! i like a good low-pressure challenge that still offers the comfort of accountability :)

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Claire Handscombe's avatar

This is perfect, I’ll be (hopefully) finishing my first draft around then!

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Jami Attenberg's avatar

Excellent!

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Rosemary Porto's avatar

I’m currently working on the first draft of part three of my novel. My goal is mid-June. Your timing is perfectly in sync with my hopeful goal. Count me in again this year. Thanks, Jami.

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JUDY REEVES's avatar

The dates are on my calendar. I hope to be good and started and steady on the first draft of my new project.

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Jami Attenberg's avatar

You got this!!

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Devon Williams's avatar

I've moved onto LibreOffice, so editing my work will be so much easier.

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Catouttawater's avatar

I enjoyed the daily emails so much -- and one of them introduced me to my absolute favorite read of 2024: Kaveh Akbar's "Martyr!" I'm looking forward to seeing who is on the 2025 roster! Thank you!!

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Kelly Turner's avatar

Just a snippet of this interview on the Bookcase was featured on their 'advice' roundup. What he shared was so relatable and genius it made me want to read Martyr!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/43HhBMQlHe8yOzbms9OIXZ?si=60c43cb6c94d4c9a

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Claire Cameron's avatar

Woo!

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Bonnie Orbison's avatar

ahh always wanted to participate but always was on the go and traveling, so excited to join this Summer!! also joining you in finishing my draft - i just started my rewrite for the 6th draft, so it shall be an exciting time :))

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Liliana Avelar's avatar

Ooooo I can't wait! Maybe I will be in the space to start something brand new come June 2025!

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Kim Baldwin's avatar

This is exciting!

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Emma Reynolds's avatar

I have a novella idea that I've been avoiding working on, so I want to set aside time to write that project!!

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Madisen's avatar

I’m currently rewriting my first draft from 3rd person to 1st person 😅 I need to make sure I get that version done ASAP. Then I can work on the rest of the revisions… I’ll probably be knee deep in that for this year’s #1000words!

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Jami Attenberg's avatar

Ha ha, I have heard tale of the 3rd to 1st person revision. It's tough stuff but you got this!Good luck!

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Kelly Turner's avatar

Very excited! You're such an excellent and comforting mentor-from-afar.

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iHanna's avatar

Ready for it! ❤

Ps: went and found you in BlueSky before I read to the end. It's where we're at, folks! 😘

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Jami Attenberg's avatar

Aw so glad to help! Good luck with it all! Sending good vibes your way x

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