As I write this, a little part of me is still celebrating because I was able to post this on Twitter:
Finished!!! 51,650 words written in @ScrivenerApp (309 words today). #amwriting #FirstDraftDone
— Crystal Storms (@crystal_storms) June 22, 2015
My friend, I completed the first draft of the book I have been writing for over four years!
Normally book writing doesn’t take that long, but I admit I wasn’t intentional in the beginning. I only wrote when inspiration hit. Sacrifice and hard work weren’t part of my plan.
Then God convicted me, and slowly I began to make time. I woke up early. I blocked time out of my schedule. And today my hard work paid off, and I celebrate 51,650 words written! : )
To God be all the glory!!!
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To God be the glory INDEED, Crystal! Celebrating with you this 4 year process. And may God open doors that no man can and close those that need to be closed in your journey to publication.
Celebrate! Celebrate! Dance ( with Jesus ) to the music…!
Hugs, Susan
Thank you, Susan, for that faith-filled word. Hugs, my friend. : )
Yay! Yay! Yay!
I am happy dancing for you! You go girl!
Thank you, Samantha. : )
YAY! 51,650 is surely something to celebrate.
I’ll bring the confetti!
You go, girl!
Confetti would be good. : ) Thank you, Linda.
Crystal, I’m so happy for you! What a miracle it is when little by little you chisel away at a goal and then . . . there it is! Thanks for making time to create this lovely connection every Tuesday!
It took a lot of guidance from God to even know what direction to go, but He was faithful. Thank you, Michele, for sharing your words. : )
Stopping by from Reflect. I have always wanted to try writing a book but feel like it is such a huge commitment. Praying that yours is a blessing to you and others!
Thank you, Jann, for joining us here. I pray the book is a blessing to others, and I know God has blessed me in the writing of it. : )
I’m happy to read that! You are more closer now to finish your book! Congratulations! I know it will a blessing for those who read it. Thanks for hosting Crystal!
Blessings,
Tayrina from
http://www.atinymixof.com
Thank you, Tayrina. I’m still uncertain of the next steps of the book but am excited to have completed at least the first draft. Thank you, my friend, for sharing your words. : )
I am just cheering you right now! Such an accomplishment! I hope to do this one day. Love it!
You will, Carmen. I know God will use you to share His words because you are a vessel willing to be used. Thank you, my friend, for cheering me on. : )
Very excited for your book. I hope all goes well Crystal.
Thanks for the linkup
God Bless
Thank you, Ifeoma. God’s blessings to you. : )
Congrats on writing so much of the book! Since I’m new to the party, I hope you won’t keep me/us in suspense for too long about what the book is about. Can’t wait to read it one day! 🙂 Thanks again for hosting such a beautiful party!
Not too many people ask, Lauren. But the working title is “Lessons I Learned from Sunday School Songs.” Thank you, Lauren, for asking and for sharing your words. : )
Woot! Woot! You go, girl. #goJesus!
Amen, #goJesus! Thank you, Kristi. : )
Congratulations Crystal! I see the title from peeking at other comments -love it! Can’t wait to read it someday : ) Blessings as He leads -and oh, does He when our words are yielded to His!!
Thank you, Bethany. : ) I pray I stay yielded to Him and follow His leading.
Congrats Crystal. I had left a comment earlier I can’ t find ot
enjoy your weekend.
Hopefully all is fixed now. : )