Villain

My word for today is Villain. My villain is about to get his comeupance. It's only taken 1212 pages, but it's going to be good. All of the story lines should be involved in this. Things are finally coming to a head, a big one anyway. Hopefully, I can put an end to this puppy.

Description

My word for today is Description. I don't have enough of it in certain areas of my book. I know 1160 some odd pages - what am I writing? Lots of dialog, lots of description of how characters are feeling and what they are thinking. What I'm missing is more about their physical appearances, their surroundings, and the characteristics of the world they live in. Don't get me wrong. That sort of stuff is in there, but for the size of the book, it is woefully lacking. So, my word is Description. Got to get to work on that.

In A Word

The March theme for NaBloPoMo is "In a Word" I think my word for today would be "behemoth". My novel is currently topping 1165 words and I'm still writing. I've slowed down a bit recently. It think it's because I'm in new territory. Until recently, I had already decided on the story in my head, so it was easy to write. Now, I'm having to create new situations as I go along. And I have to constantly go back to make sure my characters don't act out of character and don't do the same thing twice. It's definitely a labor of love though. I think when you can get caught up in reading past chapters of your book and they bring you to tears, you must be doing something right. Anyway, that's my word for today. I'll try to have another ready for tomorrow. I realize I'm behind again, but that's the story of my life.

Blogging Bust and Computer Crash

Well, I have utterly failed to to keep up with my blogging. In my defense, I have been totally absorbed in my book. In fact, I was up to 719 pages before my computer came up with a fatal system error. I freaked out. I had 5 chapters that I hadn't backed up on my flash drive yet. My computer guy has had it for 4 days now. He says he was able to back up all my info, so I think my book is saved, thank goodness! But I don't know yet if my computer can be saved. I'm using my son's old broken computer. I'm writing on an older version of word, trying to write new chapters that I can paste into the book later. I also have a few unfinished chapters that I can work on. Let me tell you. As soon as I'm done every day, I copy them to the flash drive.

I'm still really nervous about those five chapters. I really did a lot of cross over of the story lines, bringing things together. Once the book is more integrated, I will start working on the ending. But I think there is still quite a bit yet to go. I imagine I will break the book up into two or three books in the end.

Thank you to those who are following. Sorry for the blackout.

Writer's Block

I have it! I did a million and 1 things today, but when I sat down to write, all I could do is stare. I have three story lines going and a fourth I left hanging earlier and I'm completely blocked. I've got nothing - bupkiss. I know where I'm going with the most recent story line, but the style I've been writing in sort of requires a switch to another storyline at this point. That's why I'm stuck. I suppose it may be time to introduce another character. I have three more to go before the book can be finished, maybe four. I've already got over 200 pages. I'm telling you, it's going to be too big. I may have to break it up into two books. Once I have it written, I'll know better. So, wish me luck and send the inspiration fairies my way. Thanks!

As for ZeitGeist, I think part of the mood of the times at least is fearful because of the economy. I can't tell you how many times I work and rework my budget. I'm obsessive about it. I just have to see the figures on paper, or excel in my case. What do you think about the economy?

So November Dies

Arrrgh! I missed a day. Kept it up all month until the second to last day. I don't suppose confusion is a good enough excuse. Ah well. What's done is done. I will tell you what had me so rapt last night. I made a pot roast for the first time. After all these years, I've never made one. So, I bought all the stuff and went to it. Do you have any idea how expensive a 3.38 pound chuck roast is? It's criminal! So naturally I was under a lot of pressure not to screw it up. It took way longer than mom said, but it came out pretty good. Julia Child has nothing to worry about from me.

Today, I'm just trying to get things done. I have this whole long list. I've done like 3 or 4 things. I just don't want to go out in the rain to drop off the stuff to Goodwill or go shopping. I have 4 or 5 places to go. I don't want to do it in the rain - just not up for it. So that leaves the dishes and laundry - yuck! Why don't these lists ever include really fun things? I did have writing on there, but I've already spent a couple of hours doing that and I just can't justify any more. I suppose I could do the shredding while I watch a movie. That might work. lol. My luck, I'd miss a staple and cause a meltdown.

Wish me luck. It's the last day of November. December is going to be even wilder.

Quitting Early to Pack for Thanksgiving

I had to quit early today because my start time just got moved up to tomorrow morning. Long drive ahead - 11 hours. Yikes! But, it will be worth it in the end. My whole family will be together for the first time in years. Today I managed 4,009 before I had to quit for a total of 108,780. I hope I'll be able to post while I'm away. I may not be able to pick up a signal. It will ruin my NaBloPoMo run.

Breaking 100,000 Words

I did it and I did it pretty big. I wrote 4,965 words today and did my other work too: budgets, dishes, eBay listings lol. Actually, this week eBay is listing for free. You don't pay unless you sell. So, I did a few listings and did some Christmas shopping too. My total words are now 104,771. I still haven't settled on an ending. I have to find a way to tie all the storylines in together.

Can You Say Double NaNo?

I am 194 words away from hitting 100,000 words. I'm just too tired to do any more tonight. Too funny. I wrote 6, 444 words today, for a total of 99,806. Watch me go over the top tomorrow. I need to go back to a languishing story line and let the poop hit the fan. Then I can come back here and let romance blossom.

A NaNoWriMo Comeback

Yeah, I making a comeback! I managed 4,676 words over two storylines today. The bad guys are being very bad. Things are heating up. Hopefully tomorrow will be a banner day. My total now is 93,362. I must say though, if my son keeps playing his screamo "music" for hours on end, my nerves won't be able to take it. There's only so much your natural filters can deal with before you snap.

Slowing Down

I'm definitely slowing down. Of course life is keeping me busy lately, but the story lines are screeching to a halt on me as well. I've started a new one, but it isn't what I'd hoped. I may have to abandon it and go with another. Ah, the perils of noveling. The word count for today is a whopping 2882. Not stinky, but not what I have been capable of so far. My total is 88,686.

Another Slow NaNoWriMo Day

Had another slow day. Errands to run, dishes and laundry to do, same ol, same ol. I only wrote 1985 words today. I'm trying to work my way to a particular conflict without being boring. Don't know if I'm succeeding. I'm thinking I should have introduced the new storyline first. We'll see. Oh my total is now 85,804. That's 179 pages.

Writer's Block

I'm stuck. I finally got the two story lines to intersect and now I'm stalled. IEEEE. I just need to spend some time rethinking the story. I already know both of the stories, but there's a time issue. I think it may be time to introduce the next storyline. That will advance the timelines for me. I only got 1,962 today. My new total is 83,819.

Breaking Personal NaNoWriMo Records

I broke another personal record today. It's my birthday, so I just wanted to write. Some of the words are from a short stint last night after I "Quit" for the night. lol. I don't know how many. Any way, I've got 9,900 words for a total of 81,857 words so far. My story arcs are just beginning to cross, so thing are gonna get good. And, I'm going to introduce another story line.

Bleary Eyed Blogger

I've typed until my arms are stiff and I'm bleary eyed. I really don't want to stop, but it's time to take a break. Today I've typed or at least kept, 6,731 words. My new NaNo total is 71,957. I'm about to get to a pivotal point and cross the story lines so it's doubly hard to stop. I may do a little more later. Who knows.

Killer NaNo Day

Yesterday, after I had "quit" for the day, I started typing again. I put down another 1285 words for a total 8274 for the day. Wow! My personal best. Now I'm up to 65,226. I'm starting to get bored with this story line though. The conflict seems to far away. At least there's a lot of erotic moments.

NaNoWriMo Marathon

I'm quitting early for today. I got at it early and stayed with it, so I've got a rocking word count, 6,989 for a total of 63,941. The pain in my back is slowly becoming manageable. A few stretches as I go along and I can stand it again. I've got work to do today, and doing the dishes doesn't count. So, I'd better get the errands done and get to editing.

And The NaNo Beat Goes On

Well I started a new story arc, so I've been excited, trying to get to the point where it likes up with the first. But I've actually got a ways to go. So, for now I'll just have to be satisfied with enjoying this new storyline. I have to try not to rush it too much. Since last night I've written 6,830 words for a grand total of 56, 982. I think this book is going to be a whopper, especially if I put in all the characters I have storylines for.

Success!

I made it! I finished my work and scored 50,152 words. Now I have to go and take a nap. I've got an honest to goodness date tonight and I want to be fresh. lol. Wish me luck.

Almost to the NaNoWriMo Finish Line

I am so tired. I had some editing to do for work and I kept going back and forth between NaNo and work. Still, I got my work done, and the dishes finally. lol. Today's word count is 4581 for a grande total of 47,176. Only 2824 to go. Of course, the book won't end at 50,000 words, and that's a good thing, not only for the book, but also for my NaBloPoMo posts. lol.