karinberry

Oh my God. I did it. I managed to edit my story, Boneca, for the final time before we get to 2024! I'm crying! The journey started at 2017, and finally, after almost 7 years, I'm done. I finished it. 7 years is a damn long time. But it's my first novel,  something I wrote... just because. It's the story where I learned EVERYTHING about writing an English novel (which is not my 1st language) from 0 to what it is now. It's not even 50% good, but I started from ZERO! 
          	
          	Dear God, I love writing. I love my story as much as I love myself, I live my characters. Who knew finishing my first novel after so many years would give me such heartache, though bittersweet.
          	
          	Wattapad isn't what it used to be, but I hope I'll have motivations to write something else one day and share it on here.
          	
          	Thank you. I love you, whoever you are who has read my story and helped me along the way.

karinberry

@pomalo_ aww tq so much!! But nobody could write more beautifully than you ❤️
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pomalo_

@karinberry congratulations, so proud of you!! Boneca is one of the most beautiful books I came across on this platform and I really hope there will be a day I'll hold a physical copy of it!
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karinberry

@Voyageavecmoi I always wanted to finish it, but now I wish it never ended XD  thank you so much
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karinberry

Oh my God. I did it. I managed to edit my story, Boneca, for the final time before we get to 2024! I'm crying! The journey started at 2017, and finally, after almost 7 years, I'm done. I finished it. 7 years is a damn long time. But it's my first novel,  something I wrote... just because. It's the story where I learned EVERYTHING about writing an English novel (which is not my 1st language) from 0 to what it is now. It's not even 50% good, but I started from ZERO! 
          
          Dear God, I love writing. I love my story as much as I love myself, I live my characters. Who knew finishing my first novel after so many years would give me such heartache, though bittersweet.
          
          Wattapad isn't what it used to be, but I hope I'll have motivations to write something else one day and share it on here.
          
          Thank you. I love you, whoever you are who has read my story and helped me along the way.

karinberry

@pomalo_ aww tq so much!! But nobody could write more beautifully than you ❤️
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pomalo_

@karinberry congratulations, so proud of you!! Boneca is one of the most beautiful books I came across on this platform and I really hope there will be a day I'll hold a physical copy of it!
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karinberry

@Voyageavecmoi I always wanted to finish it, but now I wish it never ended XD  thank you so much
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karinberry

after years, I can still write something, so it feels good to start again! Please, feel free to read my short story as an entry to Halloween Vault 2023, and let me know what you think!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1394231579-embark-poems-and-short-stories-human-crow

karinberry

@ghlo_riyah thank you!! I'm trying to be more active on here again
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ghlo_riyah

@karinberry Welcome back.
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karinberry

Happy New Year to all of you ❣️ 
          
          It's been a struggle to survive on Wattpad actually. I've been active on here since 2017, I've learnt and struggled to write, and after 5 years, my story Boneca has won numerous awards and featured on 11 Wattpad profiles. 
          
          But the story has never been truly successful, it's not very transparent on here. 5 years gained my story 40k reads when others could get that much in 5 months. But I know people who worked harder and waited longer, but I guess I am satisfied with it,and I've made my peace. 
          
          After giving birth, Wattpad is my last priority, so I'll just keep editing the story for the final time and let it go. It could be successful, it could be a failure after this year, it almost doesn't matter at all anymore. I just want to share it somewhere.
          
          I want to thank you for making me who I am today as a writer. I learnt a lot from many of you through book clubs. Many become good friends, even on personal life, and I appreciate every one of you.
          
          Happy New Year again! May 2023 brings us all happiness and luck! ❤️❤️❤️

karinberry

@Voyageavecmoi thank you. You too ❤️
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greggerguy

@karinberry :  )
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Voyageavecmoi

@karinberry Happy New Year! I can relate to feeling that way about reads. My recent projects are at around 2k reads after a year or more. I try to focus on enjoying interactions with the readers I do have. Moving onto new projects or focusing on another part of your life as you're doing helps. Wishing all the best to you and your family <3
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karinberry

Does anyone want to be a beta reader? Book clubs would be too heavy for me at the moment.I need help with the English part of my book Boneca. I will read your book in exchange and offer my deliberations. My story is basically clean, but I tend to miss out on small grammar/native-style stuff.
          
          Just PM me and we can work it out.❤️

karinberry

Chapter 1 of the final draft of Boneca has been published! Oh man, it feels good to finally edit my story for the last time.
          
          I'm planning to change the cover and title soon, still looking for a cover maker. Let me know if you/anyone can help me with that. I'm a terrible artist lol.