Ready.Set.Write! is a summer writing intensive hosted by
Jaime Morrow,
Alison Miller,
Katy Upperman,
Erin Funk, and
Elodie Nowodazkij. Every Monday participants share how they're doing in reaching their goals for the summer. To see a full list of participants, go
here.
1. How I did on last week's goals: Yet again, that 5K has eluded me. *curse you, 5K* I am determined to crack you like an egg before R.S.W! is through. My total ended up being 3062. And... 344 of those words was on the new idea. *I cheated on you NiNO. But I promise it won't happen again... maybe*
2. My goals for this week: 5K
3. A fav line from my story:
“Ew.” Katy’s voice cuts through my daydreaming. “Look at that homeless guy. I can’t believe he’s coming in here.”
New Orleans has its share of the lesser fortunate, and particularly in the French Quarter, since it’s a heavy tourist draw. I drop the menus in their holder, and look up, expecting to see a rumpled man or woman. With Shane’s charity, I wouldn’t be surprised if he gives them free food.
A sub stands in the doorway, head tilted to the side, staring back at me with black eyes.
4. The biggest challenge I faced this week: I was training several days out of the week, which meant my free time couldn't involve furiously writing away in between customers (Yes, I do most of my writing while at work. Don't judge!). Oh, well. Being fully staffed again will be wonderful!
5. Something I love about my WiP: That the main baddie is about to come out of the shadows. And his appearance means 'The End' is nigh. WA. HOO.
I seem to do well writing 2,000 words a day for clients but they're paying me! Plus, why is it it's easier to write 500 words about garage doors than our own novels? I think fear holds us back. We're scared to completely screw up our story with the next words we write?!
ReplyDeleteThat's a super good observation, Stephanie! And I think you're right.
DeleteThis is the week for 5K! You got this!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christine!
DeleteYay for creeping toward THE END -- how exciting! Best of luck hitting that 5K in the coming week, though the 3K+ you hit this week is super impressive. Rooting for you, Leandra!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Katy!
Deleteyay!! best feeling ever. You're killing it :) I worked through some roadblocks too. My biggest problem is forcing myself to change what's not working. I have a habit of trying to force things like puzzle pieces just because I'm used to that scene or dialogue, but once I change something altogether it opens up so much. And I love that line!! makes me want more :)
ReplyDeleteI do that too! And once I stop trying to force that scene, something much better comes along. Gotta love this thang called writing! =)
DeleteI would be thrilled with 3k, but I have every faith you will get to 5k. No judging on the writing at work, I do it too. :) I totally want to know what a sub is now.
ReplyDeleteSub is short for sub human. =) They're a dark necromancer creation. And thanks!
DeleteOver 3,000 words is great! So exciting that the bad guy is about to really come into play. Sounds like you've really got a handle on this story! Good luck this week!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susan! And I feel like I'm finally starting too, thanks goodness!
DeleteYou're kicking butt and taking names. You manage to do so much writing even as you parent and work full time. You're my hero.
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you! And you're mine for writing w/3 kidlets tearing around. Mutual hero appreciation. =)
DeleteNow that you're fully staffed, you should be able to hit five thousand!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, they are now on vacation, lol! But next week we will be for real, so whoo!
DeleteI love that you can write while at work. I'm totally jealous (and definitely not judging--that's my dream!!). Hope you crack that 5k this week!
ReplyDeleteI will say that it's one of the biggest perks of my job, for sure!
DeleteGood luck with hitting 5K this week! I'd be thrilled if I just hit 1K...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sarah! You'll do it!
DeleteRegarding the spam comment above -- YIKES! Some people are just nuts.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with hitting the 5k goal! I tried last summer keeping track of my wordcount each week and found that it DEmotivated me more than anything else. So I can't say for sure if I often manage 5k in a week. Not likely, except when the events are vivid in my head and end up taking 2 chapters instead of one.
For some reason the spam comment didn't show up in my inbox, so I had no idea what you were talking about. So I came straight here and ugh--delete!! =) I do feel like word count does put a lot of pressure on you, and some weeks it is a bit exhausting constantly thinking about hitting the mark. And I do love when events are vivid, so much more fun writing those scenes!
DeleteWow, you do most of your writing at work? I'm kind of in awe of you right now lol. That's some serious multitasking! And getting out over 3k is fantastic even if you were aiming for a bit higher. Your excerpt is really intriguing, and I love that your main baddie is about to come out of the shadows. Have fun writing that this week!
ReplyDeleteIt took me awhile to be able to do so, and some days I don't feel like writing at work at all. But then I think about trying to write while cooking, doing dishes, and bath time (which means not happening) and it gets my rear in gear! =)
DeleteI hope you can reach that 5K this week. :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love writing big reveal scenes! Fun! 3K is still a great accomplishment, especially when you have other things going on. Good luck on hitting 5K this week, you can do it!
ReplyDeleteWahoo! You can do it!
ReplyDeleteI love that moment when you get to reveal the villain. Have fun writing this week! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else. This week is the week of 5K. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteGood for you for making your goals a priority each week!
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