Progress still good

So far so good. Almost through a first edit on the NaNoWriMo novel. I had anticipated having done by today, but family commitments got in the way a bit last week. However, I'm happy with progress, I can see the holes in the plot and areas that need work. Looking forward to the next stage.

Just popping in briefly...

To say that the BI50D challenge is going well. I've gradually increased my editing word count target each week and, so far, have reached them. Almost through a first edit, then the rewriting, remoulding, filling out, removing begins. I'm excited - the book is really taking shape.

Back again

Took a bit of a step back during December. I did continue to write most days - which pleased me. Even participated in a BIAW, achieving my goal for once.

Now in a BI50D (yes, book in 50 days) challenge with some NZ writer friends. This leads up to the RWNZ full manuscript contest. Not sure if I will enter yet. This will depend on the progress of the story I've chosen to work on - the draft from NaNoWriMo.

Set a goal of writing/editing 4000 words for Jan 1-4. Well, the DH was still off work. Need I say more? Have set myself 8000 for 5-11 Jan. Back soon.

Success!

Third time lucky. At my third attempt, I have achieved 50ks in 30 days. I would have struggled to make it without the ever present support of the lovely RWANano girls - thank you ladies. I'm so thrilled that a) I did it and b) I learned how to do it. It opens up all sorts of possibilities for my writing. No more, trying to find time to write, saying 'I'll do it when I have time'. There's time where you need it, thanks to word sprints, challenges, writerly friends and the kitchen timer. Here's to all of us.

The end is in sight

Was a bit concerned when a migraine knocked me off my feet for two days. Effort yesterday in the last throes of the migraine and a number of flat out sprints today see me at 45000 words, well, 45001 to be exact! Woohoo! A day ahead of the standard schedule. Hoping to finish before the weekend.

Back on deck

Not that I've been off deck, well, only long enough to get over the worst of a severe migraine. Wretched things. Have worse timing than my family has for crises.

Anyway, the story is wandering all over the place, but I'm getting to like my characters and I can sort them out and get them in line later. For now, I'm delighted to have reached 40903 words and am not finished for the day. 50k is looking very achievable!

Rock on nanowrimo

So... day 15, and I've just hit 27000 words. I can hardly believe it. I have never written this much, this fast in any challenge. I have found word sprinting is the go. For the uninitiated, set the time for, say, 30 minutes and just write. Type like a demon, scribble like a maniac, and do not stop until the timer bell rings. I'm averaging around 1000 words in each half hour sprint. The word count climbs quickly at that rate.

The story is stuttering and stumbling at times, but flowing like milk and honey at others. A LOT of editing coming up on this one, but at least it will there to edit.

Next goal is to hit 30000 words by tomorrow night - day 16.