Writing The First Novel: How The Hunt For Amanda Was Created

Hiya! I know I haven't had a new post in quite some time. That's due in part to lack of internet. How did I spend my time without internet access, you ask? Well the answer is simple. By working on my novel of course.
The Hunt For Amanda is now over 40,000 words. Take into consideration that when I lost internet access it was a mere 15,000. I'd say that's a pretty good improvement. And a pretty difficult thing to accomplish.
This novel has been a long time coming. Originally started in 2013. I completed that first draft in a month. After that came the task of finding a title. (Let's face it, I am so bad at that!) Then I had a few people beta read for me. I used their suggestions to improve the novel.
While trying to make changes I lost my computer. That meant my only way of writing was with good old fashioned pen and paper. It also meant doing the word count by hand. It was time consuming and tedious. But in the long run it has been well worth the effort I have put into this book. It has become my pride and joy and holds a very special place in my heart.
My advice to all the writers out there who face struggles like these every single day is: Never give up on your dreams or yourself. You can make it happen if you set your mind to it and keep moving forward in your writing life.
The Hunt For Amanda will soon be ready to go to the betas once again. I hope that everyone who reads it enjoys it and has as much fun reading it as I did writing it! Until next time... LATER DAYS!!!