19 posts tagged “nanowrimo”

I knew Wednesday would be a killer and it was. In the end managed less than a thousand words. So I'm left with two days and just under 10,000 words to write. Even on my best weekend days I haven't done that so I'm pretty sure I'm not gong to win this year - I'll give it a go today (Thursday already - nine hours gone and no words added) but if I don't get near it I'll not bust a gut tomorrow. I have learned a lot though and realise that, if I have an idea and a bit of time I can write a longer story.

Therefore I will probably set myself some smaller writing goals and tasks throughout the year, such as 1,000 words a day (this was quite easy for me and didn't stress or tire me out).

Still. not giving up just yet

Will he, won't he? Well I have come a long way, from a very slow start and a couple of good days I have finally come good. For the final week and a bit of NaNo I need to write a good 3,000+ words each day and for three of those days I have done it. Now all I need to do it keep up the pace for the next four days and I'm there. It may kill me but I'm giving it a good go. And I managed to sort out some major paperwork at home over the weekend too.

Tonight should be okay as I can type away while watching the football. The danger day is tomorrow when I am out in the evening and when I come back it is Heroes, oooo tricky. But I'm going for it.

Well if I have any chance of winning / finishing NaNo this year I have to get typed as close to 14,000 words over the weekend. That is what I am setting as a target, I have the story - one or two kins that need to be ironed out, but today and tomorrow are all about words, not neat organised prose but words.

Here goes

As I type away I am loking for a way to resolve a chapter I am working on. I know the beginning and I know the end, I also know pretty much what will happen along the way. But there is one problem that needs sorting out. Then in the blink of an eye, as I type, it all becomes clear. the resolution is found and I can type on knowing that the major hurdle I was fast approaching can be jumped.

Mmmm, smugness

And I'm also on for another 3000 words today.

Well I have finally had a very successful day. I managed over 3000 words and it didn't take me all day either, so really pleased with that. On the NaNo progress page I have managed to reduce my words needed each day to finish to 2500. yeah still pretty horrendous but if I can have another good day like today tomorrow i'll be well on the way. In fact I may type away a little now as well. Anyway I am going to pat myself on the back, now need to keep up the pace.

... I have finsihed a whole quarter

12,900 / 50,000 (25.8%)

Well now I have a cold, or could it be mild flu (you know men). Anyway upshot is I am shattered and drained. Normal service will be resumed, currently running about four ays behind schedule. Need a couple of good days.

But had a major plot development that was nice. That is what I like about writing, the whole way it all falls (or doesn't) together. The way your characters and plot evolve from a simple idea into the final piece.

Now all I have to do is finish it.

Well it is progressing but not as much as I would have liked. And now I am feeling under the weather too. But, this is all I am going to say about it and now wander off and start typing, no more procrastinating.

10,000 ish words so far

Ooops slipping with NaNo, only managed about 1,000 words yesterday and 5oo of those were to catch up from the day before. So I am almost 3 days behind schedule at the moment.

On the bright side I am listening to the cure while I write this and I haven't really locked myself away and done any serious NaNoing so perhaps I am doing quite well. We'll see if I can block off some time over the weekend. I don't have anything major planned so that should help, no other writing to do yipee.

Current count about 8,500 words.

Oh dear, I slipped again yesterday. Didn't manage my quota so I am now about 2.5 days behind my schedule. But still enjoying things and to be honest I thought a break to watch Heroes was the more important thing. You always need to give yourself some treats.

7530 words so far, but it shall be 10,000 by tomorrow... I mean it :-)