Thursday, August 31, 2006

ZOMBIE NOVEL: 4th Draft Nearing Completion

I've completed chapters 1-21 of the 4th Draft of DEATHBREED: A Zombie Novel. The book has 30 chapters plus an epilogue so I'm nearing the end! Word Count: 149,000. I anticipate it being roughly 400 pages long when published.

Will there be a 5th Draft? Yes, but the changes are becoming so minor that it should be a snap to zip through. My only real concern, edit-wise, is the new material that's been added in the 4th draft--some of which will undoubtedly be cut or tweaked.

There comes a time in every project where even a perfectionist has to say "It's done and is as close to perfect as it will ever be." I'm reminded of the old saying, "Art is never finished, only abandoned." The trick is knowing when to release it and move on to the next project!

Saturday, August 26, 2006

ZOMBIE NOVEL: 4th Draft Past Halfway Mark!

I'm pleased to report that the 4th draft of DEATHBREED: A Zombie Novel is now past the halfway mark! I have completed chapters 1-17 out of 30 (+ Epilogue). The word count currently sits at 147,000--over 10,000 words longer than the 3rd Draft!

Monday, August 07, 2006

ZOMBIE NOVEL: COVER ART PREVIEW!

DEATHBREED Cover Art Sneak Preview! Click the link to check out the official ZombieNovel.com messageboard and see the promo wallpapers.

I'm still working on the 4th Draft of the novel.