IAIN KELLY

DOUBT

The End.

Sit back and feel that wave of satisfaction.

Done it. Seventy-thousand words.

A great ending. A strong start. Plenty of twists.

Sags a bit in the middle. Needs a bit of work there. That character is a stereotype. That part is unbelievable.

Is it really any good?

It’s dire.

Back to the start. Type: 2nd Draft.

Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt, hosted by SammiScribbles. This week’s prompt was: Dire. Click on the link to read more stories by other writers.

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16 responses to “DOUBT”

  1. rochellewisoff Avatar
    rochellewisoff

    Dear Iain,

    There’s a reason I shy away from NaNoWriMo. 😉 As a writer, I feel the pain of the process. Nicely done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      IT does get me to sit down and write – and now the hard work begins! Thanks Rochelle

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  2. ceayr Avatar
    ceayr

    I know the feeling, Iain, although I could never find time for NaNo….
    Too many beaches to be walked here!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      I would rather be walking on a beach, but not in Prestwick in December! 😉

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      1. ceayr Avatar
        ceayr

        Hey, we had clouds today too!

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  3. D. Avery @shiftnshake Avatar
    D. Avery @shiftnshake

    Ouch. And I am sure the first draft is fertile ground for a wonderful second draft. Congratulations, it is no small achievement.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Here’s hoping. Thanks for reading 🙂

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  4. Writing Sparkle Avatar
    Writing Sparkle

    You captured that familiar feeling with this piece and it brought a knowing smile to my face.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Good to know I’m not alone in feeling this way!

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  5. Keith's Ramblings Avatar
    Keith’s Ramblings

    We’ve all been there I’m sure and given the current situation, it doesn’t just apply to writing!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Very true Keith, it’s been a year of ups and downs and false hope!

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  6. Na'ama Yehuda Avatar
    Na’ama Yehuda

    Ah, I do know this and/and place! Well done, you!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you!

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      1. Na'ama Yehuda Avatar
        Na’ama Yehuda

        🙂

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  7. jlennidorner Avatar
    jlennidorner

    Yeah… that’s the post-nano feeling. You nailed it.

    I hope your November went as well as it could and that you’ll experience joy in the coming holiday season.
    There’s a giveaway on my blog that ends today, if you’re interested.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks – I think it will be worth it, but there’s still a lot of work to be done!

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