Congratulations!!!! Thats Amazing. I Cant Wait To Hear More About It As You Write The Second Draft

Congratulations!!!! That’s amazing. I can’t wait to hear more about it as you write the second draft

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RPS Update: 1st Draft is Complete!

I did it! It took a little over a month, but Rival Potion Shops Draft 1, or “oops I accidentally did Nano a little earlier this year,” is done. It’s coming in at just under 66k, which is great- I’m an underwriter, so this gives me plenty of breathing room for draft 2. 

Excerpt from chapter 1, Sherry talking to Ambrose as they watch Eli set up shop:

“He’s the nephew of old Mr. Severia. Inherited the shop from him,” Sherry said proudly, now that it was her turn to parade about her observations. “I think he’s about your and Dawn’s age, too.” She squeezed Ambrose’s arm. “Wouldn’t it be nice to make a new friend?”

Ambrose grimaced. “No.”

Next Steps:

I’ll be waiting on re-reading for two weeks. In the meantime, expect some artwork!

I don’t think I’ll do alpha readers. I’ve got a list of notes going already, and I think it will be more beneficial for me to get through a draft 2, then do proper beta readers.

If you are interested in beta reading (likely in the new year, so I’m not asking anyone to read during the holidays), please let me know and I can tag you when I do make an official beta reader call post. No pressure, of course!

Send help, I have to think of a real title.

Thanks for sticking with me through all my draft 1 posts! More stuff to come soon!

Rival Potion Shops taglist under the cut (ask to be +/-):

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what makes me cackle maniacally- exhibit A

The Stray Spirit, Chapter 43:

“Help!” [Emry] shouted before his mouth dipped under the surface. He struggled to get more of his body onto the paddle, only to slide off of it again. His next gasp swallowed water, and he had to choke out the word. “Help—" 

Rival Potion Shops, Chapter 32:

[Ambrose] fell to the floor, screwing his eyes shut and clutching Eli’s body to his chest with violently shaking arms. “Help!” he shouted. His voice died in the smoke at his lips. “Help!”

Repeat after me:

Good rest is required for creativity

I am allowed to rest in order to restore and rejuvenate my creative well

I am not lazy for resting

My WIP will benefit from the rest I give myself and my creativity

My writing requires rest just as much as I do in order to flourish

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