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Monthly McGruder Updates: November

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Yes, it’s time for updates. Thanks for sticking around and checking in on us. Do give us an update on your writing life in the comments or on social media!

Writing Updates & Goals

Here’s your monthly plug: you can now buy DESTINY SEEKER: THE MESSENGER. WOO HOO! Don’t forget to leave a review on Amazon and Goodreads!

In regards to my Goodreads book challenge, I’ve got 5 more books to go! Two of them are ARCs that I promised to read. I’m looking forward to finishing strong this year!

I’ve done a lot of research this month on establishing a better drafting and publishing schedule. I met with a good friend, Teralyn, and learned a lot from her. She’s a pro at working on multiple projects at once, and I think I will follow in her footsteps on that one. I have a few projects at various stages of completion and I think it’ll help me stay motivated to write.

After I situate all my NaNoWriMo additions to book two, I can determine how long it’ll take to finish and I can start giving y’all some teaser dates on when I’ll have book two ready for you! In the mean time, I will be working on sprucing up part one for you.

We Participated in NaNoWriMo!

And boy, it was a struggle! I got a few migraines during November and thus I was put way behind on my writing goals. However, I learned so much during this round. I learned a lot about my writing habits, my writing style, and how to set better goals for myself. I’m not very good at writing every day but I know I’ll eventually have a writing regimen each week so I can reach my goals sooner and maintain healthy expectations.

But yay for winning!

What We Wrote in November

Surprise! I needed a break from NaNoWriMo, which meant I had some blog content for you. To recap, just click on them below:

  • Book Review: The Emperor’s Harvet
  • How to Be Super Bold, Brave & Vulnerable Online
  • 10 Gifts to Get Your Destiny Seeker Fan

What’s Coming in December?

I’m not sure if I’ll have any blog post for you this month, but hopefully I’ll have some good ol’ updates for you on my publishing plans. I really want you to be in the know so you can be there to be excited and supportive for me. If you sign up for the newsletter below, you’ll get those juicy details before everyone else.

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That’s about it from us! We’ve been pretty busy and we know you have been, too. What have you been up to? Let us know and bask in your own glory in the comments section or via social media.

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