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Book #3: My first draft

3/12/2014

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Hi!
My first draft is done! I finished it on March 7th. This draft has 18 chapters so far but I can't even estimate the number of pages it will be. Since my book will still need a lot of editing and work, I won't be posting a part of a chapter today. But, I did write a short paragraph about the first chapter. Here it is:
Matt and Teresa Jones are headed to Camp Lakeside, a summer camp run by their aunt and uncle and Rusty’s going too to be the camp dog. Trouble starts immediately when Matt, who’s trying to make a friend, gets caught doing something wrong with another boy. Teresa, on the other hand, notices a very shy girl in her cabin. She happens to notice some interesting things written in the girl’s journal and this is what sets the stage for another Matt and Teresa adventure.
 
Thanks for all your feedback! I hope you enjoyed this post.
Sydney
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Lisa Kline link
3/12/2014 01:12:22 am

Wow, Sydney, you are on fire! What is your secret for keeping the stories coming? Your mind must be popping with ideas all the time -- and that is inspirational to me. Congratulations on finishing that first draft. In my opinion, getting the first draft finished is the hardest part. Then you have all kinds of freedom to move things around, add things, delete things, change things. Way to go, Sydney!

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Ann link
3/12/2014 01:31:04 am

Congrats, Sydney! I'm so proud of you! This is such a fun story and I think people are going to love the fact that it's set at a summer camp...something you have some experience with. Your writing just keeps getting better and better.
Love you so much,
Mom

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Gloria A. Brooks
3/12/2014 07:20:09 am

Terrific, as ever, Sydney! I have fond memories of my summer camp experiences. I bet this will be a really fun book!

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Gilda Morina Syverson link
3/12/2014 09:00:41 am

Way to go, Sydney. Your first draft completed on your third book--how wonderful is that. You have found a real passion, and I'm excited that I'll be hearing about Matt and Teresa's next adventure with Rusty, of course! :-)

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