... and I haven't added one word to my manuscript since the last time I posted. Now, that's scarier than Halloween!
I've dealt with some health issues this month as well as just simply being screamingly busy. It was my hope to finish my draft this month, and that didn't happen. I'm a little disappointed, but I'm very cheered at hearing of your successes. Some of you have reported some great totals, and I'm so proud of you! It takes the sting out of my own less-than-perfect results.
I look forward to hearing from you tomorrow night as we finish up this challenge. Happy last-minute writing, and Happy Halloween!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Hee Hee Hee ...
I stayed up late last night so I could have something to blog about, and then I was so tired, I forgot to blog. Silly Tristi!
Well, last night, I wrote 1,068 words and brought my total to 43,309. My goal had been to hit the 50,000 mark this month, and I'm not sure that's going to happen, but I was very delighted to see a 1,068 come out of me. I usually write around 1,400 words a day, but as of late, that has not been happening. So, yay for me, even if I did forget to post it. :)
We've nearing the end of this challenge - I'm challenging myself to pour it on. What about you? What do you want to get done before the clock strikes midnight on Halloween?
Well, last night, I wrote 1,068 words and brought my total to 43,309. My goal had been to hit the 50,000 mark this month, and I'm not sure that's going to happen, but I was very delighted to see a 1,068 come out of me. I usually write around 1,400 words a day, but as of late, that has not been happening. So, yay for me, even if I did forget to post it. :)
We've nearing the end of this challenge - I'm challenging myself to pour it on. What about you? What do you want to get done before the clock strikes midnight on Halloween?
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wednesday Night
When your writing session starts by hacking off half of a chapter, that can't mean anything good, right?
Tonight I opened up my file and realized that the last 541 words just didn't work. So I whacked them off. And watched my word count drop. (sniff) So then I got to work and wrote 1,066 words that worked a little better. I'm now up to 41,903, which really isn't what I'd hoped for, but I'll take it.
I think we should have Traci guest blog about how she manages to crank out so many words in just one day. Whaddya say, Traci? You game?
Tonight I opened up my file and realized that the last 541 words just didn't work. So I whacked them off. And watched my word count drop. (sniff) So then I got to work and wrote 1,066 words that worked a little better. I'm now up to 41,903, which really isn't what I'd hoped for, but I'll take it.
I think we should have Traci guest blog about how she manages to crank out so many words in just one day. Whaddya say, Traci? You game?
Monday, October 12, 2009
Monday Check-In
It's pretty sad when this blog is named "Tristi's Challenges" and Tristi can't manage to keep up. :) But hey, I'm cheering you all on!
I did manage to get a little bit done in the wee small hours this morning, and I plan to get some more done tonight, but thought I'd best take a minute to post so you don't put out an APB on me.
Since we last spoke, I have added 268 words at the end, and by fleshing out throughout the manuscript, I've added another 863 words. So I'm now at 41,378 words, and I've proofed through 56 pages. That's really a lot less than I'd hoped, but life just is that way sometimes. I shall forge ahead!
In the meantime, you all are doing great and you keep me motivated to march onward. Thanks for your support of me as well as of each other!
I did manage to get a little bit done in the wee small hours this morning, and I plan to get some more done tonight, but thought I'd best take a minute to post so you don't put out an APB on me.
Since we last spoke, I have added 268 words at the end, and by fleshing out throughout the manuscript, I've added another 863 words. So I'm now at 41,378 words, and I've proofed through 56 pages. That's really a lot less than I'd hoped, but life just is that way sometimes. I shall forge ahead!
In the meantime, you all are doing great and you keep me motivated to march onward. Thanks for your support of me as well as of each other!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Wednesday
Hey all,
I don't have anything to report personally today - it was my husband's birthday and I spent the evening with him, so my WIP has to wait. That's okay, though - we haven't been on enough dates lately so this was well worth it. I plan to have something awesome to report tomorrow, though!!
I don't have anything to report personally today - it was my husband's birthday and I spent the evening with him, so my WIP has to wait. That's okay, though - we haven't been on enough dates lately so this was well worth it. I plan to have something awesome to report tomorrow, though!!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Monday Night Check-in
I'm up to page 36 of my readthrough, and I added four hundred words by fleshing out here and there. Hooray!! I hit the 40,000 mark and I'm actually at 40,113 just by adding little touches here and there.
Then I skipped to the end and added on a little more, and yet, by the time I took out some stuff, I had only improved my lot in life by four words. Amazing how that happens - you take out some, you add some, and then you see what you get.
All in all, I'm pleased with my progress, although I have to say, I thought my readthrough would go just a little faster. Oh, well.
We've been joined by a few last-minute signer-uppers. Welcome aboard! We're glad to have you.
So, how did Monday treat all of you?
Then I skipped to the end and added on a little more, and yet, by the time I took out some stuff, I had only improved my lot in life by four words. Amazing how that happens - you take out some, you add some, and then you see what you get.
All in all, I'm pleased with my progress, although I have to say, I thought my readthrough would go just a little faster. Oh, well.
We've been joined by a few last-minute signer-uppers. Welcome aboard! We're glad to have you.
So, how did Monday treat all of you?
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Friday Night
I realize that technically, it's Saturday morning. But I haven't been to bed yet, and so to me, it's Friday. The midnight thing doesn't influence me in the slightest - if I haven't been to bed, it's not the next day.
I only read through seven pages of my manuscript, but I had some fun looking up the Dallas/Fort Worth airport online and found a restaurant near the gate I was "using" for my characters and they had a nice meal. :) I added 230 words (we're ignoring the ones I took out) and all in all, I feel good about what I accomplished. Part of my goal was to flesh out what was already written, and that segment got a little flesh on it, so I'm happy.
We'll see you tomorrow night ... keep writing!!
I only read through seven pages of my manuscript, but I had some fun looking up the Dallas/Fort Worth airport online and found a restaurant near the gate I was "using" for my characters and they had a nice meal. :) I added 230 words (we're ignoring the ones I took out) and all in all, I feel good about what I accomplished. Part of my goal was to flesh out what was already written, and that segment got a little flesh on it, so I'm happy.
We'll see you tomorrow night ... keep writing!!
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