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I Am Writing a Novel

Sometimes I feel like this novel is sucking the life out of me. Can I ever finish it or will it be one of those never-ending projects that is talked about with pity upon the author's death?

I have 200,000 words and 2 parts. I've planned for a 3rd part that I have yet to start. The story has become very convoluted by this point. That was always the intent, but now that I'm tasked with wrapping it all up, I wonder if I've bitten off more than I can chew.

The story is Kafkaesque; it concerns two college-aged friends who find themselves unwittingly involved up in an increasingly inscrutable conspiracy. I think about the novel all the time--I'm constantly planning and reworking and I don't even know whom I'm writing this for. I've only shared it with one friend who helps me edit it.

Oh well. Back to work 馃槱
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Mamapolo2016F
A suggestion. There is a site called Scribophile. Free, unless you want the model with upgrades and heated seats.

There, you read the work of others and critique it, earning points to post your own. Like any site, there are a few picklepusses, but most read with an open mind and critique thoughtfully.

It's a great way to get opinions and suggestions from people other than you and your friend.

Scribophile.
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@Mamapolo2016 Thank you. I'll look into it.
Mamapolo2016F
@SW-User Nothing encourages a writer to write like readers who read. Might give you the novel-finishing kick in the pants you need.