Magic entered my living room today in many more ways than one….
But the one which stood out and that I want to shout to the world: I finished the first draft of my manuscript!
For the first time since I´ve been trying my hand at writing (and it has been a looooong ride), I put an end to a novel I am working on.
Bumps appeared on the road…days when I thought I would not succeed….many more when I had a blast typing away even if it was just for 30 minutes, stealing precious time from the places I could (aka my commuting).
Getting to the end is exhilarating and scary and everything in between.
I know it is not the end of the journey and my heart races when I think about the editing, beta-reading and all of the questions or challenges I may face in the process. Plus, there is the next book in my mind…
But for now…I am just living in the moment and enjoying it 🙂
Thank you all for supporting me and cheering me on along the way. I am one lucky lady!
Elodie Nowodazkij 
Congratulations! Finishing that first draft is the best feeling in the world. Are you going straight into editing or taking a short writing break?
Thank you Robin 🙂 I am taking a short writing break and will spend more time reading for a few days…
Congratulations! It’s such a great feeling to have that first draft done 🙂
Enjoy this time, and best of luck with the edits! It’s a magical process, too, and you learn so much.
Thanks Lora 😀
I am still giddy about writing those little words…
Hey, that’s great! Good for you!
Thanks Robin 😀
CONGRATS! Finishing the first draft is a GREAT feeling. Swim in it for a little while and let it sink it that YOU wrote a book. Keep up the amazing work, my friend! ❤
Thanks again Kerri 😀 I still have a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that I indeed wrote a BOOK! Yay 😀
I am not so great at finishing manuscripts so I wholeheartedly applaud you. No one can truly appreciate what you just did until they have tried it. Congratulations and enjoy it.
Thank you very much 😀
That’s amazing!!! Congratulations. 😀
Thanks Carolin 😀
So excited for you, Elodie! Such an amazing feeling. Congrats! 🙂
Thanks again Katy 😀 I´m still quite excited about it…:)
Congratulations! It is so much fun to write “The End.” And mean it! What a wonderful accomplishment.
Thanks Kitty 😀
Congratulations!!! I find editing just as fun as writing it. Sure there are sometimes where you’re like…’wow, that is bad’. But that’s what editing is for! 🙂
Thanks Kelley 😀 I think I´ll enjoy the editing phase too and I´m sure I´ll learn a lot in the process…:D
Congratulations!! That is so awesome!!
Thanks French Maiden 😀
Congrats! I am working on my own first draft slowly and hope to one day reach those words at the end too. Best of wishes and when it is published I will be happy to read!
Thanks Eve and I´m cheering you on for your draft! 😀
Yay!! I’m so happy for you! You did it! And you should defnitely be proud and enjoy living in the moment!! Congrats!
Thanks Becky 😀
Fabulous milestone, well done, what a joy!
You are an inspiration. Keep up the momentum and continue to enjoy the ride.
Thank you sooo much Claire 😀
Congratulations! Wow! I long to see those two words on something I have written … Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment, well earned!
Thanks Melissa and I´m sure you´ll see those words too on something you´ve written! 😀
Well done! Before you get to the next part of the process, put your feet up and relax with a glass (or bottle) of wine! 🙂
Thanks 😀 I did enjoy a glass of wine tonight and will spend the next few days reading before jumping into the next step 😀
Congrats! Enjoy this feeling before you dive into revisions.
Thanks Kelly 😀
Congratulations! That’s such a fantastic feeling, especially that first time. Because suddenly, it’s true: You Can Write a Book. Now go celebrate!
Thanks Kris 😀 It is indeed quite a wonderful feeling (those first times are just hard to forget :D)
Woohoooooo!!! This is a huge day!
Thanks again LisaAnn 😀
Congratulations! It’s a major achievement! Enjoying the buzz 🙂
Thanks Tee G 🙂 I am still in the buzz mood and thinking about my next book 🙂