Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Prologue:
Things are happening! Writing things. I feel a little guilty at not keeping up habits, like blogging before every writing session, but there are so many little moments when I scurry away to make notes or continue a scene. No need for excuses here, I know, but I still make them. I'm only taking the break to write this blog because the power has gone out, and I don't want to create anything new that won't be auto-saved. I guess I won't even be able to publish until I get wireless back. This week is an exciting one for me, because I truly believe I can wrap up another thousand words this week to break 30,000. I'm aiming for 50,000 now, since I'm controlling much more of the content. Then I'll need to find beta-readers and editors who can lend themselves to a quality product. And then I'm going to move this book, because I will have written a book worth reading. I swear I'm not being overly confident. I really thing it's worth reading. It's fun and flip and light, but still good enough writing that I can feel confident in asking people to spend money on it.

I'm writing all of the time now. New series ideas, character and content practice in a gaming community, and still the book continues. I have found something wonderful here.

Word count: 29,015

To do:

  • Misunderstanding fiasco fun times
  • Set up a real date (should be a blast - expand on a dynamic I've been dying to get back to)
Notes:
  • Consider working in the friend angle more (Novak)
  • Christmas party goings-on
  • Does this book end on New Years?
  • Increase output to 5,000 words per week to meet the goal (I can do this!) - try for 2,000 words a day
Input:
  • Storium
  • Rocket Boys 
  • Daredevil


Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Prologue:
Writing play-dates are a go. In addition to that, I have a partner writing session on Mondays. This has been amazing for me. I'm struggling with balancing my desire to write all of the time and my responsibilities and obligations outside of the written word. It's actually a really good struggle to have. In addition, my publishing ambitions have changed a bit. Initially I wanted to submit under a publishers title. Now I'm considering self-publishing an e-book. I'm leaning pretty heavily in that direction.

Word count: 26,165 (more than halfway!)

Status:

  • Beginning is still a bit clunky (long paragraphs)
  • Revisit initial encounter/consider simmering the scene a bit for easier consumption by larger audience
  • About to enter a scene from male character's point of view. Do some recon. Ask for help!
  • Pass around to beta-readers with new changes. Get a feeling for whether the action is organic/anticipated, but not too obvious.

Input:

  • The Dinner by Herman Koch (book club book)
  • Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam
  • Daredevil (Netflix)




Monday, April 6, 2015

Monday, April 6, 2015

Prologue:
Mondays have now become the best days. Mornings are for writing, afternoons are for dating, and the weather finally wants me to be awake and energized. I have a few precious hours to create and I am excited to be using them. As for life outside of Mondays, I am still bad at expressing frustration while also requesting that it not being taken too seriously. I feel like complaining is integral to getting rid of frustration and not dwelling. Complaining switches to scheming and manipulating and drawing lines in the sand. Why can't I just be annoyed and be through it? I can't stop myself from feeling frustrated/annoyed. I try to use friendship to relieve frustration so I don't pay it too much credence. Boo to all of it. I just want to write. 

Starting Word Count:
20,025

Ending Word Count:
21, 175

Time: 
1.75 hrs(including blogging)

Writing Scope:
  • Pete scene:
    • On the way to Val's place
    • Still playful
  • Maintenance scene:
    • Rife with tension, bursting with excitement, total human blunder

Life:
  • Run outside
  • Figure out dinner plans
  • Front yard garden

Optionals:
  • Listen to The Dinner

Current input:
  • Arguments between professionals in a cafe setting

Notes:
  • Pick a quieter setting
  • Not in love with the dialogue - feeling clunky - research dialogue exercises and maybe write Pete's character a little more clearly
  • Still not to the juicy scene that I really want to write - consider skipping ahead to stay motivated