Right now, I’m in the process of writing/editing two books.
Catholic YA Fiction Book
About the Plot
Despite being a princess, Anita grew up wearing simple dresses, distributing food to the poor, and building friendships with her subjects. Her parents have taught her to serve her people with humility.
But when visiting royalty exposes her to a new, more refined way of life, Anita questions her upbringing and the priorities of her parents. While her father is forced to the battlefield to fight a mystical threat, Anita is forced to choose between this world’s pleasures and her place in an intangible heaven.
How’s my Progress?
I’ve finished the first draft!
Right now, I’m reading through the first drafts and taking notes as I go. I’m taking a deep look at which scenes I want to change/add, dialogue I want to tweak, and general plot points that need review.
To Do List
- Outline Plot – DONE
- Finish first draft – DONE
- Read through the first draft and make notes – DONE
- Go through notes and make changes – DONE
- Read through the second draft and make notes – DONE
- Make second draft edits – DONE
- Send to beta readers – DONE
- Make third draft edits – In Progress
- Query literary agents/pitch to small presses
Research
As part of my book-writing journey, I’ve been trying to learn more about my faith.
Part of that has been participating in different bible studies or researching Church teachings.
I’m also doing some reading:
- The Autobiography of St. Ignatius: Reading this book gave me a lot of insight about intentionally deciding that you’ll be “all in” for your faith. With the help of the Holy Spirit, you can completely change your life.
- The Contemporary Challenge of John of the Cross: In Progress!
Adult Fiction
About the Plot
Janet has never had a worse day in her life. Dumped by her boyfriend and fired from her job, a forgotten umbrella on a rainy day sends her over the edge. When a bookstore clerk accidentally gives her a blank book instead of a new read, Janet goes to bed defeated.
Janet gets the shock of her life when she wakes up the next morning. Everything seems to be working out for her in the weirdest ways, and each night, the story of her life magically appears in the blank book.
But what happens when nothing bad ever happens to you? Janet desperately tries to escape this “perfect” and find her way back to reality…if it even exists anymore.
How’s my progress?
I’ve finished the first chapter and am working on the second chapter. I’m 1,500+ words in. Since I have such a hectic schedule right now, my daily writing goal is 500 words.
As breaks from the bursts of writing, I’ll be creating character profiles.
To Do List
- Outline Plot – DONE
- Finish first draft – IN PROGRESS
- Read through the first draft and make notes
- Go through notes and make changes
- Read through the second draft and make notes
- Make second draft edits
- Send to beta readers
- Make third draft edits
- Query literary agents
Neliana Ferraro 