The first novel:
Most of my novel’s first readers came through for me and have emailed honest feedback of the first draft. With their generous edits, I’ve completed my second draft. I’ll send the second draft out to a smaller group of people, tweak it a bit more from their consensus, then turn the final draft over to be sold.
The second novel:
Yes, the second novel. I started outlining my second novel but stopped once the ideas started flowing and just started writing. The first ten pages are done. This one is set in the world of boxing and mixed martial arts, narrated in second-person, present-tense point of view. This guarantees that nobody will ever read it, ha ha.
Sunlight will not hit my face until Winter while I write. Most likely I’ll burn through a good part of my savings and will be destitute, but I’m fine with this.
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Second Person huh? Damn that must be tough. I only know one actual novel written in Second Person: ‘Aura’ by Carlos Fuentes. I dunno how good the English translation is, but if you’re going for second person, that might make a good reference.
As for your first novel, It’s great that you’re on the verge of finishing. I was on RMMB, and the amount of progress you’ve made amazes me. I’ll buy it as soon as possible.
Peace
I love second person! It’s hard to pull off but when done right, man does it hit hard. Anyway, I hope you’re kidding about the sun not hitting your face for so long. Summer is coming. Hit the beach and they gym a little and slam the occasional beaver pie. Balance is the key to all things. Good luck.