Zoey: Writing a Book Progress (Mentor: Chelsea) ~ Nov 2024

1. My main initiative is crafting my first book.

The purpose of this goal is to write a meaningful and thought-provoking book that explores themes of love, mental health, and personal growth. My aim is to create a compelling story that resonates with readers while shedding light on important emotional and psychological challenges.

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2. November Progress 

This month, I focused on reorganizing key parts of the story’s timeline to improve the narrative flow and emotional pacing. I also worked on refining the main characters’ internal struggles and the dynamics of their relationships. 

I’m proud of successfully restructuring the timeline to make the emotional arcs more impactful, especially during the climax of the story.

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3. Challenges and Growth

One challenge was finding the right balance between portraying mental health struggles authentically and maintaining the pacing of the story. I worked on breaking down complex emotions into smaller, scattered thoughts to make the character’s perspective more relatable and nuanced. This month, I improved my ability to restructure a timeline effectively and use fragmented writing techniques to convey emotions with greater depth.

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4. Reflections on Mentor

My mentor helped me by providing guidance on pacing and feedback on how to refine the portrayal of emotional struggles. Their advice gave me clarity on how to move forward with challenging sections of the story.

I appreciate my mentor’s thoughtful and encouraging approach, which balances constructive feedback with positive reinforcement. My mentor was also great at being extremely open and welcoming, making it easy to communicate with her and share my ideas.

My mentor’s guidance has significantly contributed to the progress I’ve made this month, helping me create a balanced story and by also giving me deadlines to help with motivation.

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5. Future Goals

1. Refine the dialogue in key emotional scenes.

2. Edit earlier chapters for consistency with the revised timeline.

3. Ensure the story’s pacing is smooth and engaging throughout.

I would benefit from additional feedback on dialogue and pacing to ensure key moments feel natural and impactful.

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