Novel Dragon
@noveldragon.bsky.social
Thoughts and progress of Novel Dragon Press
I am close to completing my current publishing projects. The art has been completed, but I need to add the typography. One is being proofread, the other only needs to be assembled. Haven't been able to investigate if I want to change publishing yet. Also decided to plan work on a larger project and
December 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I am close to completing my current publishing projects. The art has been completed, but I need to add the typography. One is being proofread, the other only needs to be assembled. Haven't been able to investigate if I want to change publishing yet. Also decided to plan work on a larger project and
Haven't had an update in a bit. Working on several ongoing projects.
-One is almost ready to publish
-Second is waiting on cover art and additional proofreading
-Third is going through revisions
Before any are published, I have been debating on the best way forward. Don't want to rely just on KDP.
-One is almost ready to publish
-Second is waiting on cover art and additional proofreading
-Third is going through revisions
Before any are published, I have been debating on the best way forward. Don't want to rely just on KDP.
October 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Haven't had an update in a bit. Working on several ongoing projects.
-One is almost ready to publish
-Second is waiting on cover art and additional proofreading
-Third is going through revisions
Before any are published, I have been debating on the best way forward. Don't want to rely just on KDP.
-One is almost ready to publish
-Second is waiting on cover art and additional proofreading
-Third is going through revisions
Before any are published, I have been debating on the best way forward. Don't want to rely just on KDP.
For reasons, I am going through an older manuscript. It had already been copyedited and proofread. What I am finding is a few things:
-Repeated first words in consecutive sentences
-Missing definitive articles
-Poorly constructed sentences
-Under usage of pronouns
-Poor flow of some ideas
-Repeated first words in consecutive sentences
-Missing definitive articles
-Poorly constructed sentences
-Under usage of pronouns
-Poor flow of some ideas
May 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
For reasons, I am going through an older manuscript. It had already been copyedited and proofread. What I am finding is a few things:
-Repeated first words in consecutive sentences
-Missing definitive articles
-Poorly constructed sentences
-Under usage of pronouns
-Poor flow of some ideas
-Repeated first words in consecutive sentences
-Missing definitive articles
-Poorly constructed sentences
-Under usage of pronouns
-Poor flow of some ideas
After finishing a draft, the next step is always difficult, what to do? I can do so many things.
-Revise a previous book
-Publish a book
-Outline a new book
-Beta read
-New secret project
Since I can't decide, I will probably do them all.
Updates soon!
#writing #fantasy #author #selfpublishing
-Revise a previous book
-Publish a book
-Outline a new book
-Beta read
-New secret project
Since I can't decide, I will probably do them all.
Updates soon!
#writing #fantasy #author #selfpublishing
May 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
After finishing a draft, the next step is always difficult, what to do? I can do so many things.
-Revise a previous book
-Publish a book
-Outline a new book
-Beta read
-New secret project
Since I can't decide, I will probably do them all.
Updates soon!
#writing #fantasy #author #selfpublishing
-Revise a previous book
-Publish a book
-Outline a new book
-Beta read
-New secret project
Since I can't decide, I will probably do them all.
Updates soon!
#writing #fantasy #author #selfpublishing
The book has been finished! Ended up at 111,958 words. Was shooting for over 100k. Goal achieved. Will set it aside for a bit and pivot to some other work. Have some big plans brewing. Stay Tuned. #fantasy #AmWriting #writing #progress #epicfantasy #author #highfantasy #selfpublishing
May 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The book has been finished! Ended up at 111,958 words. Was shooting for over 100k. Goal achieved. Will set it aside for a bit and pivot to some other work. Have some big plans brewing. Stay Tuned. #fantasy #AmWriting #writing #progress #epicfantasy #author #highfantasy #selfpublishing
Chapter 34 is done. Longer chapter, but I think it needed to be. Had some reveals, some foreshadowing, some emotional stuff. Overall good. One more chapter. Hopefully can bang out by the end of this week. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #author #highfantasy #selfpublishing
May 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Chapter 34 is done. Longer chapter, but I think it needed to be. Had some reveals, some foreshadowing, some emotional stuff. Overall good. One more chapter. Hopefully can bang out by the end of this week. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #author #highfantasy #selfpublishing
Chapter 32 complete. Now, I thought I was down to 2 chapters, but it seems I didn't update my outline when I added some changes. I still have 2 chapters planned. Will end the book with 34 chapters. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
April 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Chapter 32 complete. Now, I thought I was down to 2 chapters, but it seems I didn't update my outline when I added some changes. I still have 2 chapters planned. Will end the book with 34 chapters. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
Chapter 31 completed. This was a chapter that I was able to expand to be more emotional and add some consequences to battle to one character. Still have 2 chapters left. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
April 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Chapter 31 completed. This was a chapter that I was able to expand to be more emotional and add some consequences to battle to one character. Still have 2 chapters left. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
Chapter 30 done. But, in another 'This chapter is too long' this book is going to be 32 total chapters. Well, unless I need another to give a satisfactory ending to this first trilogy novel. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
April 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Chapter 30 done. But, in another 'This chapter is too long' this book is going to be 32 total chapters. Well, unless I need another to give a satisfactory ending to this first trilogy novel. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
Chapter 29 completed. I tried to have this be an emotional chapter. Threw in some interesting lore elements too. For what was needed I think it works right now. Will see later. 2 more chapters left to write. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
April 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Chapter 29 completed. I tried to have this be an emotional chapter. Threw in some interesting lore elements too. For what was needed I think it works right now. Will see later. 2 more chapters left to write. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
Chapter 28 completed. I think so great dialogue in this chapter. Interesting backstory has been invented/revealed. Hopefully I have built up an emotional investment that I can exploit next chapter. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
April 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Chapter 28 completed. I think so great dialogue in this chapter. Interesting backstory has been invented/revealed. Hopefully I have built up an emotional investment that I can exploit next chapter. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
Chapter 27 Finished. Finding it hard to push with everything going on, but finding ways to move forward. Decent chapter, added some fun little bits. Down the back stretch for book 1.
#fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
#fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
April 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Chapter 27 Finished. Finding it hard to push with everything going on, but finding ways to move forward. Decent chapter, added some fun little bits. Down the back stretch for book 1.
#fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
#fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
Chapter 26 done. Also, I finished chapter 25 and then forgot to post about it. Probably a late night and then right to sleep. 5 more chapters left to write. Need to focus on this and not think about new ideas. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
April 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Chapter 26 done. Also, I finished chapter 25 and then forgot to post about it. Probably a late night and then right to sleep. 5 more chapters left to write. Need to focus on this and not think about new ideas. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
Chapter 24 completed. With a myriad of home complications, and no AC for another day, I was still able to sit in front of a fan and put words on a screen. I think it's a good setup for the next few chapters. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
March 27, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Chapter 24 completed. With a myriad of home complications, and no AC for another day, I was still able to sit in front of a fan and put words on a screen. I think it's a good setup for the next few chapters. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
Chapter 23 is done. It is not quite as long as I would have hoped. It sort of feels that I got all the bones of the chapter but missing some of the depth. Will be added later during revisions. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
March 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Chapter 23 is done. It is not quite as long as I would have hoped. It sort of feels that I got all the bones of the chapter but missing some of the depth. Will be added later during revisions. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
Chapter 22 is finished. Plausible action to get parties where they need to be for the next chapter. Things are moving along and big reveals are to come soon. Dialogue was good, but can get better later. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #sefpublishing
March 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Chapter 22 is finished. Plausible action to get parties where they need to be for the next chapter. Things are moving along and big reveals are to come soon. Dialogue was good, but can get better later. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #sefpublishing
Chapter 21 is done. Action and intrigue. Some interesting things happened in this chapter. Again, we'll see what happens with a revision later, but seems to be good now.
#fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #epicfantasy #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
#fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #epicfantasy #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
March 17, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Chapter 21 is done. Action and intrigue. Some interesting things happened in this chapter. Again, we'll see what happens with a revision later, but seems to be good now.
#fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #epicfantasy #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
#fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #epicfantasy #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
Chapter 20 is complete. A longer chapter. Some good dialogue. Some contagonists have been introduced. Promises for more action to happen. I have also written 2/3rd of book 1 of this trilogy now. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #epicfantasy #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
March 15, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Chapter 20 is complete. A longer chapter. Some good dialogue. Some contagonists have been introduced. Promises for more action to happen. I have also written 2/3rd of book 1 of this trilogy now. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #epicfantasy #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
Chapter 19 complete. This was a shorter chapter. All of the pushed up story needed to end here. I don't like splitting POV in the middle of a chapter and the two POVs were not compatible in this chapter. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
March 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Chapter 19 complete. This was a shorter chapter. All of the pushed up story needed to end here. I don't like splitting POV in the middle of a chapter and the two POVs were not compatible in this chapter. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
Chapter 18 done. I've had one chapter go long and it moved elements outlined there to the next chapter. This has then pushed each chapter to do the same since. How much will then be edited out later? #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
March 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Chapter 18 done. I've had one chapter go long and it moved elements outlined there to the next chapter. This has then pushed each chapter to do the same since. How much will then be edited out later? #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
Chapter 17 done. Still not back to normal. Will take some time unfortunately. Hopefully will still be able to finish by the end of March for my self-imposed deadline. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
March 7, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Chapter 17 done. Still not back to normal. Will take some time unfortunately. Hopefully will still be able to finish by the end of March for my self-imposed deadline. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
Chapter 16 done. Have been able to steal enough time this weekend to finish this chapter. Lots of action and fighting. Plenty to clean up later. Good enough for right now. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
March 3, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Chapter 16 done. Have been able to steal enough time this weekend to finish this chapter. Lots of action and fighting. Plenty to clean up later. Good enough for right now. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
Chapter 15 finished. Life is still pretty hectic and having to find new time to write. Hopefully will find a new normal at some point. Chapter itself was good though. Good character progression. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
March 1, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Chapter 15 finished. Life is still pretty hectic and having to find new time to write. Hopefully will find a new normal at some point. Chapter itself was good though. Good character progression. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
Chapter 14 done. So much stacked against me the last few weeks. Got the Flu. Day job busier. Loss of furry family member. Too much all at the same time. Better mind space now, hopefully can pick up pace again. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
February 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Chapter 14 done. So much stacked against me the last few weeks. Got the Flu. Day job busier. Loss of furry family member. Too much all at the same time. Better mind space now, hopefully can pick up pace again. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
Chapter 13 finished. Good set up for an emotional reunion, though, hopefully a lot more later. Need to be able to really feel, deep down, the emotions emanating from the words. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing
January 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Chapter 13 finished. Good set up for an emotional reunion, though, hopefully a lot more later. Need to be able to really feel, deep down, the emotions emanating from the words. #fantasy #writing #AmWriting #epicfantasy #progress #highfantasy #author #selfpublishing