Day 17a — 16,345
I’m making a run for word count. I’m not using word padding techniques, but this is turning into more character-building and backstory writing than anything. If I can get to 30k this weekend, I’ll be in better shape to slide to the finish line next weekend. Words are coming. At least I’m getting progress. I hope to get enough usable material to create a real novel at a later date. That’s always been my goal for NaNo — further the writing in some way or another. First draft material is ideal. If the best I can get is a well-developed character or backstory that will feed a functional novel (as opposed to a dysfunctional one), I’ll be pleased.