And the horse you rode in on. You won’t stop me from writing! More words on the summary. The widow has been informed of the murder. Much shock and tears. Starting Count: 1741 Ending Count: 2189 Net Gain: + 448
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(metrics) Late night again, but the words are building
Posted on July 19, 2011
Starting Count: 1393 Ending Count: 1741 Net Gain: + 348 Did my morning pages as well, and wrote for about 15 minutes on the summary. My goal is to do morning pages and at least 250 words a day, every day. More later. Sleep now.
(metrics) A long, long night…
Posted on July 18, 2011
Apparently I need to practice turning the internets off when I write. Got 956 words today on the plot summary for Advent Murders, and we’re almost up to the murder. I’m adding in a LOT to this summary, but that’s okay, it’s stuff I need to know. After I finish the summary, I’ll be doing …
(update) The state of the Val, writing, and other stuff
Posted on July 15, 2011
So, I haven’t really been posting much. Part of it is because I managed to lock myself out of my WordPress account for a week or so, and I couldn’t grab enough time to reset it. (That has been sorted out, and I even managed to update to the latest edition without issue! I’m convinced …
(metrics) First day of the new schedule
Posted on June 21, 2011
Well, new writing schedule. I am remembering I am a night owl. I am also remembering that I write to my own schedule, and not anyone else’s. Starting Count: 3517 Ending Count: 3775 Net Gain: + 258 Current Word MTD count: 2493 Starting line: Luke mumbled something that Drew couldn’t understand, and turned back to …
(advent) December 25 – Christmas Day
Posted on December 25, 2010
December 25 “Merry Christmas!” The words echoed through the house, pulling Molly from a dream in which she, Schrodinger and Drew were walking down a Road that snaked between brightly lit Christmas trees and mounds of snow. The dream was shattered when nearly 250 lbs of cat, dog and niece landed on her and the …
(advent) December 24 – Christmas Eve…
Posted on December 24, 2010
December 24 Don’t worry, Molly, he’ll be here. Molly smiled down at Schrodinger, who was standing next to her as she looked out the window. He had one paw on her leg, and his whole body radiated concern. “I know,” she said, letting the curtain drop. “I was actually looking out for Zette – I …
(advent) December 23 – Peace On Earth
Posted on December 23, 2010
It’s a short episode today, sorry – I’m wiped, and Molly’s too worried to do much. But tomorrow, we will have more! I promise! December 23 Molly? Why are you still up? Schrodinger came padding out into the living room. Molly was curled up on the sofa under a throw her aunt had crocheted, looking …
(advent) December 22 – Five golden rings…
Posted on December 23, 2010
December 22 “Schrodinger, hurry up! We want to start!” Sarah called from the tea room, and Molly laughed. “Go!” she said, shooing the CrossCat off his stool. “I’ll finish these – it sounds like they’re just waiting for you. And you’ve been waiting for this.” Schrodinger didn’t need much encouragement. He hopped down and shot …
(advent) December 21 – Chestnuts roasting on an open fire….
Posted on December 21, 2010
December 21 Molly stepped outside and breathed in deeply. The icy scent of snow and evergreens and the sea flooded her lungs, giving her a blast of energy that she never tired of. In the Cove, the combination of Roads and the sea gave the air a fresh scent that she didn’t notice in other …