It’s been a busy day in a lazy sort of way. I stayed caught up on my NaNo word count — 35,344. We got the roll top desk moved into the house from where we placed it when the movers delivered back in May. I took this opportunity to set … Continue reading →
Back on track through today. The writing has been uneven to say the least. There is far too much that will get cut out eventually, but much of it is background development. I’m developing an appreciation for preparatory work prior to writing. And the funny thing about that is that … Continue reading →
Argh. It just isn’t any fun to get behind by even a couple of days. But I knew it might happen. I also so it really won’t be that big of a deal to get caught up. I just need to keep chipping away at the word count, and it … Continue reading →
I should be at 30k to be on track, but taking two days off doesn’t help achieve that. I should have not problem catching up over the next week or so.
Continue reading →I’m heading for home. Dad’s doing very well, and they agreed while they enjoyed having me there, they didn’t really NEED me any longer. I’m trying to catch up on some words before I leave the motel this morning and get on the road for home. I anticipate arriving there … Continue reading →
I’m struggling with conflict today. I sought assistance in the How To Think Sideways course yesterday and felt pretty good about what I was able to plan out, but I’m still fighting a tendency to drone on and on in narrative without using the characters to move the story. I … Continue reading →
I’m not done for today, but I’ll be going offline until Wednesday soon, so I’m reporting in. I’m still struggling with conflict in the novel, but I like the things it’s beginning to reveal to me. I think it will be fun. And Think SIdeways is helping more than I … Continue reading →
And counting… Inter-Dimensional communication is so very cool. My Muse, whoever or whatever She is, is coming up with nifty stuff.
Continue reading →Most of today’s writing has been brainstorming for the new direction I found. I was justifiably disappointed with the direction of the story until, while my main character was musing about the problems he faces, he hit upon what the real story of the book is. It’s much bigger than … Continue reading →
Met today’s word count goal and will get more words tonight. NaNo on track. I’m doing a lousy job with the story, and I think it could be so much better. I’d rather have a stronger first draft, but I just read the How to Think Sideways lesson about fixing … Continue reading →