Gearing up for 2009

A friend and I have started a small writing group to get warmed-up for NaNorWriMo in 3 months.

We try to meet for 2 hours each week. So far we have met twice and written with prompts. It is just the two of us right now, but we're trying to recruit a couple more.

I'm glad for the practice, because I think this year will be more difficult since both my kids need physical attention, unlike last year.

Day 25

50917 words, 26 stories

2008 Nano is complete with 1 day to spare.

I can breathe now. But not for long. I plan to continue writing, just not so roughly.

See you in December.

Day 24

No one said the last 2K words would be painful. I am so close and I WILL MAKE IT. But tonight's 580 words will need some MAJOR polishing and maybe a plot. grrr.

Tomorrow is preschool, I will be forgoing my nap for words. I just hope the baby plays nice.

Day 23

No writing done, but it's the Sunday before a Holiday, did not figure I would.

Word count for the day 0. I think it may be the first day I actually did not contribute a single word. I should go check that out.

Anyway, I hope it will end up being a nice recharge event.

Day 22

When: morning (up until 12:30)
Where: home some, then Barnes and Noble for 1.5 hours.
What: Write in, Thanks Neva!
How: I went to bed with a lack of ideas, and laid there thinking. This morning, I wrote the sandman into my story and gave each of my characters a dream sequence. 13 characters average 250 words per plus transitions.
Why: Because I wanted to
Adapt? I think I pulled this out of my subconscious Because I now vaguely remember someone telling me about a plot ninja "write off your last scene as a dream." This just goes to prove. Every snip it of life is story fodder.

Word count for the morning: 3208 (Total 46145)
Word count for the evening: 1912 (but I deleted 160 or so that was covered elsewhere for a total of 47897.)

Day 21

2169 words tonight
42933 words since 11/1

I am reaching the end of my marathon. 50K is right around the corner and I am feeling the urge to let up. I have 5 days to write 7K. I need to keep up my pace in order to finish and have time to verify before I leave for BFE. I need to sprint to the finish line. It helps a little being able to watch the word count deficit get less and less. Seeing the finish line within reach. But the double edge sword fights it's way in.

"You are so close, just take a break."

"Well, mysterious voice of reason. I denounce you. I will rest in 5 days. When I cross the finish line I will slow down and then I will rest. Until then, sit down and be quiet, mommy has work to finish."

Day 20

1100 words and each one a struggle.