Mission: Accomplished

[gamma_x_orionis]

Rough draft of publishable novel: completed at 45 000 words (which I think is a viable length for a short novel, yes?)

Now I just have to make the draft... not rough.  (also, you know, find a publisher who will take really bleak Canadiana set circa 1900 from a first-time author)

GO ME :D

Comments

[smallbrownfrog]

Damn, I'm impressed.

[gamma_x_orionis]

Thank you! :D ♥

[philstar22]

Congrats!

[gamma_x_orionis]

Thanks!

[kitty_fic]

Yay! Congrats on finishing your novel!

[gamma_x_orionis]

Thank you! *throws confetti*

[kitty_fic]

*twirls you in the confetti*

[jaydestarlight]

Awesome!! :D

[who_la_hoop]

Well done you! :) :) :)

The word length sort of depends on what genre your book is - 45k is more what I'd call a novella than a novel. If it's literary fiction, you might get away with it (I'm thinking, eg, of ON CHESIL BEACH by Ian McEwan - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/9609841/Ian-McEwan-is-lucky-to-be-allowed-to-publish-novellas.html). Smaller, independent publishers may be more open to a shorter novel than the big four. Hope that's helpful and not depressing! ♥

[gamma_x_orionis]

That's not depressing at all! I'm grateful for the information :D

I take comfort in the fact that the revision process is probably going to add some length, seeing as how I sort of skimmed over some bits... and I figured I'd aim for a smaller Canadian publishing company (since the story is technically Canadiana), rather than one of the major houses.