IDK What I’m Doing
Sooooo, I’m working on my debut novel and I have zero clue what tf I’m doing. I am currently working on what feels like revision number 150 but in reality is number 4ish.
If someone were to have asked me months ago what my plan was, I would say to traditionally publish. You know get an agent, go through the process with them and a publishing house the whole deal.
Well… plans change. I’m not going to say unfortunately because it’s not unfortunate but rather unexpectedly. I am now pursuing indie publishing. AND idk what I’m doing 😭I don’t know what’s next I’m literally just winging this process.
I’m getting more and more anxious that this novel won’t be the introduction to my career as a writer that I dreamed of. However, imma put my best foot forward anyway 🤷🏾♀️ we’ll see how it all turns out.
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