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I finished my novel's first draft. Now what?

2024-10-04 18:35
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You could take a break and then come back to it with fresh eyes for a revision.

I Became The Pope, Now What?

I Became The Pope, Now What?

Johnathan, an old man with an extraordinary past but an ordinary end, gets reincarnated in a dark fantasy world full of magic, darkness, and mysteries furled. However, he committed a grave blunder by taking the fiction he had read as a reference. Reborn as a baby, he hoped to be deemed gifted by speaking early. One thing led to another, and tragedy struck. The villagers declared him a demon-possessed and called the church. Johnathan, now known as Sylvester Maximilian, realized that he had messed up. When the church's inquisitors came to judge him and burn him on a pyre. As a last resort and to welcome his soon to arrive second death, he started chanting holy hymns as his last breath. Overwhelmed, they kneeled, thinking he was a messenger of Solis. From there, the story of how Sylvester Maximilian rose through the ranks to sit at the top began. But his life won't be ordinary, as he uses his cunning and the tag of 'God's favored' to his advantage. Fighting treachery, unearthing secret plots and world mysteries, facing the darkness around him and creating his place in history, engraving his name in the annals to be forever remembered as the—Immortal Pope, The Young. [A/N: To not mislead you, the novel's name does not mean he instantly becomes the Pope from the start. The story will follow the life of MC. Though he will become the Pope at a pretty young age. 40% of the novel will be based around MC fighting to sit on the supreme throne. If you enjoy world building and lore building, then you will like this story.] ____________ ***Main Tags: FANTASY, ADVENTURE, MAGIC, DARK, STRONG MC(Weak at the start because he's a baby. Not an instant OP though.), WHOLESOME, COMEDY, KINGDOM BUILDING. MENTALLY OLD MC, Politics, Backstabbing, World Building.*** [WARNING: MC will not go around saving everyone. Absolutely not if it puts him in danger. But if he can save someone using his status or position in the church, he will. He will kill innocent people if he has to. MC is not crazy, cynical, or unsociable. The world at some times may seem very DARK.] _____________ [DISCLAIMER] The religion will be fake. I won't make it similar to those existing in our world not to trigger anyone. However, the Church terminologies and designations may feel identical as they are simple vocabulary words. Again, everything you read in this novel is fictional and has no relation to our world. I hope you enjoy my work. Stay safe and eat healthy bananas. ______________ Join the Monke Family - https://discord.gg/DgHkrAn
4.7
775 Chs
The Novel's Professor

The Novel's Professor

A happy and fulfilled life, everyone wanted that. Rio was no exception, he too wanted to feel joy and fulfillment. But how many actually achieved that? He didn't know, but he knew that he was not part of those. Rio, a part time editor of a webnovel called, The Last Stand, transmigrated inside the world of the novel. Not as a main character, nor as a villain, not even a student. But as a professor. A simple extra, professor that was never even mentioned in the story. Through some circumstances, he was the mentor of the main cast of characters. Armed with knowledge of the future, treasures of the world, and skills of different origins. He would raise these students to their utmost as early as possible. He felt that there would be no problem. However, as time marches forward he realizes everything was not as simple as he thought. The plot, or the future, as he knew it was going further down the rails. The body he occupied had a mysterious identity. A higher existence watches over him. Realizing the implications, he gave up on staying low key and unknown. He will strive, live, and survive admist this world of cruelty. A world set in a modern futuristic setting where cults roam free, capitalism corruption rises, demons and other races exist. However, even if he survived and lived, will he even feel happinness and fulfillment? He didn't know, but he will live still. — The MC in this story might feel light hearted at first, but as the story progresses he will become more darker. The characters might seem like gary stuish, but don't worry there are plenty of reasons for that. The story does not just focus on demons, but more so on other humans. I have no plans to make this a harem story, and usual super MC. Romance is bleak, I, so far, have no intention on making a lovey dovey scene. Expect daily updates, as I upload a chapter per day. — The cover art is not mine, if the artist has any intent or wishes to take it down please inform me immediately and proper action will take effect. (Undergoing EXTENSIVE EDITING rn)
4.5
129 Chs
I finished the first draft of my novel. Now what?
1 answer
2024-10-22 14:04
After finishing the first draft, it's a good idea to start polishing the story. Check the pacing, make sure the dialogue sounds natural, and enhance the descriptions to make the...
What should I do after the first draft of my novel?
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2024-11-10 20:15
After the first draft of your novel, it's a good idea to get some feedback. Share it with a few trusted friends or writing groups. They can point out things...
How can I improve my novel after the first draft?
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2024-11-11 00:38
Look at the overall structure of your novel. Does it have a strong beginning, middle, and end? If the story feels disjointed or the pacing is off, you may need...
How can I improve my bad first draft novel?
3 answers
2024-11-08 05:47
First, read it through objectively. Look for major plot holes, inconsistent characters, or unclear themes. Then, start by fixing the plot structure. Make sure the story has a clear beginning,...
How can I effectively edit my first draft novel?
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2024-11-06 17:10
First, print it out. It's easier to mark up on paper. Look for overused words like 'just' or 'very' and cut them. Also, check for continuity in the timeline. Then,...
What novel's first draft was eaten by a dog?
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2024-09-28 19:49
I have no idea. Maybe it's just a made-up story or a very rare incident that hasn't been widely reported.
I finished my first novel. What should I do next?
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2024-11-06 19:22
Great job on finishing your first novel! Next, you should proofread it thoroughly one more time to catch any last - minute errors. Then, think about creating a book cover...
How can I improve the plot when revising my first draft novel?
3 answers
2024-11-04 20:44
You can start by making a summary of the existing plot. Then, identify the weak points. Maybe there are parts that are too predictable. Try to add some twists and...
How do I save my draft for my novel?
1 answer
2024-09-10 02:28
It was very important to save drafts for writing novels to help him better grasp the plot and character settings to avoid loss of inspiration. Here are some tips for...
What novel first draft was eaten by the author's dog?
1 answer
2024-10-09 04:26
I have no idea. This is a rather peculiar situation and I haven't heard of any such incident.
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