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NaNo – Don’t think I’m going to make it

Published on November 24, 2008 in Life, NaNoWriMo and Reading. 6 Comments

Well, I’m sitting at 33k for my NaNo book, and I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to hit 50k by midnight Sunday. My arm is still sore and my doctor has told me to take it easy. I’ve only been writing a bit here and there, trying not to push things. In fact, I’ve barely been on my computer at all.

So if I actually want to make the goal, I’ll have to write approximately 2,500 words everyday this week. Doable for me easily under normal circumstances. This week? I’m not sure. I’m down, but not out yet. We’ll have to see if I can pull it off.

I’ve been doing some reading, seeing as I haven’t been writing very much. Right now I’m totally fascinated with Doctor Who: A Writer’s Tale. It is a series of emails on the planning, writing, rewriting, and all out creative process of Russell T Davies, the creative force behind Doctor Who. You don’t have to like the show (though it really helps), to appreciate what RTD goes through as a writer. I have to say, it made me feel a lot better about my own creative process, seeing some of the things he goes through. Funny enough, he uses music to help him write the same way I do to help me focus when I’m trying to pin down a story or character. I’m not completely finished the book, but it’s a lot of fun. :)

How was your weekend? Anything fun and exciting happen?

NaNo – Day…what?

Published on November 19, 2008 in NaNoWriMo. 7 Comments

Ouch…that was life giving me a smack again.

So, NaNo was going okay, then I fell on my face toward the end of last week. I got my act together on Sunday and managed just over 6,500 words that day…and paid the price on Monday. I have a pinched nerve in my arm that can flare up sometimes. It did on Monday and I wasn’t able to write.

Then I ran into one of the ergonomic girls in the lunchroom Tuesday afternoon. All this time, I thought I was having problems with my writs. After a quick chat, she told me that it sounded like the issue was around my elbow, NOT my wrist. She told me what to do and PRESTO!! I’m feeling so much better today.

So NaNo is back on!

I managed to get 2k written tonight, which brings my word count for The Bond That Saves Us to just a smidge over 31,000 words. I may not clear the 50k by the end of the 30th, but I’m going to try. :D

NaNo – Day 13

Published on November 14, 2008 in NaNoWriMo. 3 Comments

Okay, knowing that I’d slipped behind a bit with my word count has made me more determined than ever to beat NaNo this year. I managed to sit down and get another 2k done on The Bond That Saves Us, putting me at 22,461 words. I’m not completely happy, but it’s better than I have been doing recently.

I’m going to attack the story this weekend and see if I can get caught up. I’d like to aim for between 4-5k a day, but that will depend on what else is happening.

I’d really like to go out to the movies this weekend. Quantum of Solace looks fantastic, and I’d love to see it on the big screen. Maybe if I’m good, I’ll treat myself LOL!

What about everyone else? How are you making out?

NaNo – Day 12 Update

Published on November 13, 2008 in Life and NaNoWriMo. 3 Comments

Yeah I wrote something! I know, this is NaNo and I’m supposed to write something, but after two days of nothing, it felt good. I managed over 2000 words, am well into chapter five, and have officially crossed the 20,000 word mark. It’s not pretty, but it’s progress.

Tonight, I’m aiming for another 2k, just to make sure I don’t fall behind further.

And as promised, here are a few pictures that my husband took while he was in Iceland. They turned out fantastic!

Here is my hubby – he’s my action hero. :D

Here are some of the mountains.

Crazy Canadian took his coat off…

The little red dots on the bottom right side are people.

NaNo – Day 10 and 11 Update

Published on November 12, 2008 in Life and NaNoWriMo. 1 Comment

My husband made it back from Iceland…and I haven’t written a word in two days. Monday was nuts with all of the running around I had to do, Guides, picking hubby up, etc., so I just didn’t have a chance. Yesterday was just as crazy, and to be honest, I was exhausted. So I took the evening off and relaxed.

So tonight, I have to get back up on the horse and get my butt in gear! I’ve already warned hubby that I’ll be hunkering down to get another few thousand words out, and hopefully, I’ll cross the 20k mark.

I’m going to try and post a few pictures hubby took while he was on his trip. Oh wow is Iceland a beautiful place! He said he’d go back in a heartbeat. The country is amazing, the people are fantastic, and the food was great. Maybe I’ll get to tag along next time. :D

NaNo Day 9 Update

Published on November 10, 2008 in NaNoWriMo. 3 Comments

So I did well yesterday. I managed to get over 3k written, taking me up to 18,185 words written. I’m a bit disappointed, as I’m usually a lot further along in my writing at this point. That said, this past week was more than a little insane.

Tonight, I have to take my daughter to Girl Guides, and then drive to the airport to pick up my husband. That means the kids will have to try and sleep in the car, and we won’t get home until close to midnight.

I plan on drugging my kids…

I’m going to try and get 1k written while my oldest is out tonight. It’s less than I’d like to do, but I realistically can’t see me doing more. At least hubby is home tonight, which means I’ll have a bit of a break.

The story itself is clicking along well. I’m in a major action scene at the moment, and I find that those are easy scenes to write. Fingers crossed that they keep going that way. :D

My inspiration for today is this video.

Dave Matthews is hands down my favourite musician to listen to. This concert with Tim Reynolds is OMG AMAZING. Tim’s solo near the middle of the song blew my mind when I heard it. He makes that look easy…it’s NOT!

NaNo – Day 8

Published on November 9, 2008 in NaNoWriMo and TV. 4 Comments

I did well yesterday with my writing. Not as much as I’d hoped, but I had a lot of other things on my plate. By the time I turned my computer off, I made it to 15,109 for a word count. I’m going to try and hit things as hard as I can today. My husband comes back from his trip late tomorrow night, and I want to make sure I’m well on my to the halfway mark by then.

The story itself is going well. No roadblocks yet, and the characters seem to be gelling. I know I’m not going deep enough with their motivations, and there are a few inconsistencies, but I’ll be able to fix those up on the next round.

On another, completely unrelated note, I heard that the BBC and Dick Wolf are going to be producing Law & Order: London in 2009! The show is set to star Jamie Bamber (Battlestar Galactica, Horatio Hornblower) as DS Matt Devlin, and Freema Agyeman (Doctor Who) as Alesha Phillips. Seeing as I adore both of these actors, I’m really excited for this show. I just hope it makes its way quickly to BBC America.

And just because I can…

NaNo Day 7 – Back on track

Published on November 8, 2008 in NaNoWriMo. 0 Comments

Well Friday was a good day for me. I managed to get 2k words written and got up to 12,072 for a total word count. I haven’t had a chance to get any writing done yet, but I plan on fully caffeinating myself and hit the keyboard hard.

I wasn’t sure about this story earlier this week, but I think I’m finally starting to get a handle on it. I’m in the middle of a sex scene, which I always enjoy writing, but think I may have to go back later and add some stuff to the earlier chapter, give it more of a lead in. But that’s something I can do in the second draft.

Today, I’m going to aim for a 4k word count, but it will depend on my kids and what else is on my plate.

For now, I leave you with this. Cause Kids Rock!

NaNo Day 6 – Bust!

Published on November 7, 2008 in NaNoWriMo. 5 Comments

Ugh! That about sums up my day yesterday. I didn’t do any writing. Of course, I’m behind where I want to be, which sucks, but I’m determined to get caught up and pass that goal this weekend.

And now for some Friday fun…The Final Countdown!!!!

NaNo Day 5 – Still Going…

Published on November 5, 2008 in NaNoWriMo. 2 Comments

Still writing, trying to hit my goal…

Here’s a video to keep you busy. :)

I love Lifehouse, and this song gives me chills. It also fits the scene I’m working on right now perfectly.

UPDATE: I’m about to head to bed. I managed to get another 2014 words written today, which brings my five day total to 10,071 words. And now…sleep.