I have decided that I will not set any writing goals for myself. Yeah, do want to write at least 30 minutes everyday, but Serenity comes out better when I'm not setting a time to finish a certain part. Plus, with kids, I prefer to delegate my time for them and when I have something I need to write, I will. Yeah, a story won't write itself, but it won't come out very well if I try to rush it along. So, I will now set my new goal for Serenity. I will write the story when it needs to be written, not when I need it written.
There you have it, my reasonable goal. :D
Showing posts with label novel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label novel. Show all posts
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Teaser Tuesday
This is from Chapter 9. It is very rough, so please forgive if it isn't fantastic.
*Snipped. Thank you for the comments!*
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Quotable Thursday
Here are a few quotes in my WIP that I like.
He kissed her with a sudden fierceness and overwhelming passion.
A ghost of a smile twitched at the edges of his mouth.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
I'm Writing a Novel... RT Wednesday
So, I'm jumping in a little late, but I am posting.
Question of the day is: What's everyone's reaction when they find out you're writing a book?
I haven't told many people that I'm not actually close to. I post status updates on Facebook that are writing related and people who are interested are the people who respond. I've gotten generally good responses from people. Usually it is the actually genuine "Good for you." I also have people opening up conversations for me with the excited, "She's a writer." I usually blush and smile. I love having a base of people who are supportive of my choice to write.
The only thing I get from people that seems difficult to answer is the, "What's it about?" I wish I could answer that at this time, but I really can't just yet. I have the first 9.5 chapters complete and an outline. I don't know how the final two chapters are going to play out, but they will get there when I do. I don't think I will be able to properly answer that question until the first draft is complete.
I hope to keep people interested once the story is complete and I begin even more stories that burn in my mind. Right now, though, my train of thought has fizzled and is telling me I must go to bed. Goodnight and thank you for reading.
Question of the day is: What's everyone's reaction when they find out you're writing a book?
I haven't told many people that I'm not actually close to. I post status updates on Facebook that are writing related and people who are interested are the people who respond. I've gotten generally good responses from people. Usually it is the actually genuine "Good for you." I also have people opening up conversations for me with the excited, "She's a writer." I usually blush and smile. I love having a base of people who are supportive of my choice to write.
The only thing I get from people that seems difficult to answer is the, "What's it about?" I wish I could answer that at this time, but I really can't just yet. I have the first 9.5 chapters complete and an outline. I don't know how the final two chapters are going to play out, but they will get there when I do. I don't think I will be able to properly answer that question until the first draft is complete.
I hope to keep people interested once the story is complete and I begin even more stories that burn in my mind. Right now, though, my train of thought has fizzled and is telling me I must go to bed. Goodnight and thank you for reading.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Tuesday Teaser 01/12/10
Yet another Tuesday where my teaser is from an earlier chapter. This snip is from Chapter 5. Seryn, Xander, and Clay are walking to Esterial, attempting to race the darkness to get to Esterial (an old church) before creatures that thrive in the darkness can get to them.
**Snipped** Thank you for all the comments.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Monday Mayhem
Mondays, I hope to blog about my goals for my WIP during the course of the current week and keep everyone updated on my progress from the week before.
My goals for writing this week are:
I would state a word count goal, but it would not work well for my writing style. I have found that I need to take this story one chapter at a time. Hopefully, I can have my first draft completed by the end of February.
Keep checking in for more updates.
My goals for writing this week are:
- Write at least 30 minutes every day at naptime
- Write at least 30 minutes every night after the kids are in bed
- Finish Chapter 10
Currently, I have completed writing chapter nine of Serenity. I am anxious to get chapters ten through thirteen written so I can start with all the reveals. Chapter fourteen is where everything begins to unravel.
Serenity word count 01/11/10: 20,319I would state a word count goal, but it would not work well for my writing style. I have found that I need to take this story one chapter at a time. Hopefully, I can have my first draft completed by the end of February.
Keep checking in for more updates.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
It's Tuesday Teaser Time! (On Wednesday)
This is from Serenity. Seryn is running after Clay and Xander is close behind. This is a first draft and very rough.
*SNIP*
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
It's Tuesday!
I just realized it is Tuesday. I suppose you would like a teaser today, wouldn't you?
This is from Chapter One:
This is from Chapter One:
* Removed, thank you to all who read and commented :) *
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Goal for Today
I have decided, I will start writing down my daily or weekly writing goals to hopefully stay on top of my writing.
Today's goal: Think about Chapter 6 and what needs to be told. Write down important points and begin writing it out. I need to figure out what is on Clay's mind at this point in the story and if he needs to get to his fated destination just yet. Ahhh! My mind need sto figure this out so my fingers can write it out.
Goal for the week: Complete Chapter 6 by Monday the latest.
Today's goal: Think about Chapter 6 and what needs to be told. Write down important points and begin writing it out. I need to figure out what is on Clay's mind at this point in the story and if he needs to get to his fated destination just yet. Ahhh! My mind need sto figure this out so my fingers can write it out.
Goal for the week: Complete Chapter 6 by Monday the latest.
Teaser Tuesday!
Here is my first "official" Teaser Tuesday entry!
This scene is from Chapter 3, Seryn has just followed a sprite up a tree:
This scene is from Chapter 3, Seryn has just followed a sprite up a tree:
* Removed, thank you to all who read and commented :) *
Monday, September 21, 2009
Just a Small Update
I am currently working on chapter five. I have the chapter figured out, now I just need to get it into written form. It is currently standing at 838 words. I expect it to be just over 2000 words once it is completed.
My entire story is currently standing at 14,097 words. Granted, only 11,749 words are consecutive. The remaining are tidbits I had already written when they began clawing at the inside of my head.
Goal for today: complete chapter five. Can I do it?
My entire story is currently standing at 14,097 words. Granted, only 11,749 words are consecutive. The remaining are tidbits I had already written when they began clawing at the inside of my head.
Goal for today: complete chapter five. Can I do it?
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Just a Tiny Teaser
This is just a teeny blurb from chapter two:
* Removed, thank you to all who read and commented :) *
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
WooHoo!
Just a very brief update.
I have finished Chapter 4! I'm so excited, things are really falling into place and Seryn's story is only going to get better. She still has a lot to be told. I have around 10,500 words in my first 4 chapters. I'm so excited to have finally hit the 10,000 word mark!
Chapter five is off to a rough start, but I have been doing some editing on the first four chapters and hopefully chapter five will start itself once my revisions are complete.
Well, off to finish my edits, maybe I'll get gutsy enough to share another passage sometime this week.
I have finished Chapter 4! I'm so excited, things are really falling into place and Seryn's story is only going to get better. She still has a lot to be told. I have around 10,500 words in my first 4 chapters. I'm so excited to have finally hit the 10,000 word mark!
Chapter five is off to a rough start, but I have been doing some editing on the first four chapters and hopefully chapter five will start itself once my revisions are complete.
Well, off to finish my edits, maybe I'll get gutsy enough to share another passage sometime this week.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Do You Want a Teaser?
Here is a chunk from my first chapter, although, I'm thinking I need to add some more. Please remember, this is only my 1st draft and the story isn't even complete yet. I intend to write more details and possibly add some extras to the beginning. This is the first page:
* Removed, thank you to all who read and commented :) *
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Plugging Away
I'm almost finished with Chapter two, just a few more things to plug into the story/dialogue and it is complete. The first two chapters are a bit of introduction to the two main characters. Chapter three is when the fun begins. Don't worry, though, the first two chapters are far from slow.
What I find amusing about my writing process, is that, even though I know all the major events, even though I know how it is going to end; the unfolding of this world, these characters, their story excites me. I can't wait to find out how all these things that I know are going to happen come around. I love seeing the characters grow as their simple world gets stretched and molded, as things happen to the characters.
I know the final words of chapter two, but I don't know how much more still needs to be let out before those words are written down and the pre-first draft gets sent to Missy.
By the way, if you are a writer and you don't have a Missy, I suggest getting yourself one ;). Missy is my best friend and she is helping this story take the exact shape I want/need it to take. I finished my pre-first draft of chapter one and sent it to her. She read it and then sent me an e-mail with all the questions that went through her head while she read. I can't tell you how immensely helpful that was. Most of the questions she asked will be answered before the end of the book, but there were some I hadn't thought out and from that, I was able to add in the details my tale was missing. She is truly going to be one of the main nails in keeping this story put together, with her, the reader won't need my brain to understand all the little details.
Well, I need to finish up and get dinner started. I hope to be done with Chapter two tonight and have chapter three close to completed by tomorrow (I already have the last half completed, just need to iron out the details to lead up to the end).
What I find amusing about my writing process, is that, even though I know all the major events, even though I know how it is going to end; the unfolding of this world, these characters, their story excites me. I can't wait to find out how all these things that I know are going to happen come around. I love seeing the characters grow as their simple world gets stretched and molded, as things happen to the characters.
I know the final words of chapter two, but I don't know how much more still needs to be let out before those words are written down and the pre-first draft gets sent to Missy.
By the way, if you are a writer and you don't have a Missy, I suggest getting yourself one ;). Missy is my best friend and she is helping this story take the exact shape I want/need it to take. I finished my pre-first draft of chapter one and sent it to her. She read it and then sent me an e-mail with all the questions that went through her head while she read. I can't tell you how immensely helpful that was. Most of the questions she asked will be answered before the end of the book, but there were some I hadn't thought out and from that, I was able to add in the details my tale was missing. She is truly going to be one of the main nails in keeping this story put together, with her, the reader won't need my brain to understand all the little details.
Well, I need to finish up and get dinner started. I hope to be done with Chapter two tonight and have chapter three close to completed by tomorrow (I already have the last half completed, just need to iron out the details to lead up to the end).
Saturday, August 29, 2009
...And We Have a Name
So, I was sitting on the couch this afternoon, going through the list of names Missy, Jason, and I had compiled, when something popped into my head that I needed to write down. Once that section had been written out, my character was finally able to recieve his name! I'm not at a stand-still at the moment! Hooray!
I bought some index cards yesterday, and sat down at the table this evening to fill out my "storyboard". I was having some troubles filling in the gaps from one point toward the end of my story and the actual end. The index cards helped a lot! I highly recommend using index cards to map out a plot if you find yourself getting stuck here and there. You write a sentence or two describing a scene on each card, what ever pops into your head. Once all your scenes have been put onto paper, you lay out your cards and find the most logical sequence for the events. Once they are layed out in the order that makes the most sense to you and then you are able to actually see where you need to fill in any gaps in your plotline. I think I used about half the deck for my story, but, it would have been more had I not already had sections of my story 'completed'.
Well, I am off to write a bit before I call it a night! I hope my stalls are out of the way for now. :)
I bought some index cards yesterday, and sat down at the table this evening to fill out my "storyboard". I was having some troubles filling in the gaps from one point toward the end of my story and the actual end. The index cards helped a lot! I highly recommend using index cards to map out a plot if you find yourself getting stuck here and there. You write a sentence or two describing a scene on each card, what ever pops into your head. Once all your scenes have been put onto paper, you lay out your cards and find the most logical sequence for the events. Once they are layed out in the order that makes the most sense to you and then you are able to actually see where you need to fill in any gaps in your plotline. I think I used about half the deck for my story, but, it would have been more had I not already had sections of my story 'completed'.
Well, I am off to write a bit before I call it a night! I hope my stalls are out of the way for now. :)
Friday, August 28, 2009
Names
I hate that one of my characters does not have a name that fits him, yet. My story has stalled for the moment, just because I don't have his name and he is crucial to the story. I tried just throwing a name in there so I could get my story out of my head and onto the computer screen, but his scenes don't feel right because his name is not.
Ah, the frusterations of writing, one miniscual detail can totally throw off your entire groove. I am currently working with my best friend and my husband to namethis character and it is getting closer, but there is still not much I can do with the storyline at this point because he is involved in most of it and writing the wrong name makes his character feel a bit flat there. HMPH!
Ah, the frusterations of writing, one miniscual detail can totally throw off your entire groove. I am currently working with my best friend and my husband to namethis character and it is getting closer, but there is still not much I can do with the storyline at this point because he is involved in most of it and writing the wrong name makes his character feel a bit flat there. HMPH!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
A New Adventure
With no internet for a month and having just finished reading my latest book series, I decided to try my hand at writing once again. I began going through my old writing projects and found some useable material. I had a slight idea, based on a dream.
I knew the place I began writing was not the beginning. I have a few sections already developing. I decided that I work better when I write what is in my mind, rather than in any sort of order. I know the end and the first big chunk of story. I am excited to see how everything turns out in my written world.
Jason has been helping me with discovering more about my characters and the general story. I have been able to discuss ideas with him that have led to developments for a second and possibly even a third story.
I will be posting thoughts I have regarding my writing process and using this site as an online journal just to write anything that comes to mind. I hope to be able to finish the first draft of this story within the next two months.
Keep watching as I will be running ideas that I may need some feedback on. Thank you for reading and I will try to get on here tonight to write more coherently once all the children in the house are asleep.
I knew the place I began writing was not the beginning. I have a few sections already developing. I decided that I work better when I write what is in my mind, rather than in any sort of order. I know the end and the first big chunk of story. I am excited to see how everything turns out in my written world.
Jason has been helping me with discovering more about my characters and the general story. I have been able to discuss ideas with him that have led to developments for a second and possibly even a third story.
I will be posting thoughts I have regarding my writing process and using this site as an online journal just to write anything that comes to mind. I hope to be able to finish the first draft of this story within the next two months.
Keep watching as I will be running ideas that I may need some feedback on. Thank you for reading and I will try to get on here tonight to write more coherently once all the children in the house are asleep.
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