Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Prologue:
And that's how fast another month can pass. What was I saying about not forcing habits? I'm beginning to feel like it's time to start. I did not write for a month. I did have a two-week travel period during which I forgave myself any attempts at writing, and last week was just the kind of sputter-start-stop reorientation that happens upon returning. Last evening and this morning I read everything that I have so far, in addition to some insightful writing blogs regarding tracking and drafting/versioning. These things call for a format change to the blog posts, including a new requirement that I must blog before writing. I'm learning that I'm more productive on blogging days for a reason. The April 2015 deadline is no longer feasible because of all of my breaks, and the end of May seems optimistic, but I'm still requiring it. As a gift to myself, I'll buy Scrivener once the book is finished. 

Starting Word Count:
18,474

Ending Word Count:
19,257

Time: 
1.5 hours (including blogging)

Writing Scope:
  • Pete scene:
    • Tone should be light, fun, confident and comfortable
    • More exposition at Moll's
    • See more of Valentine
  • Maintenance scene:
    • Rife with tension, bursting with excitement, total human blunder

Life:

  • Run outside
  • Send invitations to more people (text to request addresses)
  • Plan a meal, update groceries (grocery shopping optional)
  • Start seed germination
  • Fertilize/mulch front yard and prune
  • Rope off backyard gardens
  • Family movie night!

Optionals:
  • Listen to The Dinner

Current input:
  • Bosch