So Far So Good

So far so good.  I have discovered that my goal of 500 words a night is not a problem at all.  This is not the mindless sometimes error rich typing of trying to complete a novel in six days.  This is an error free effort at sensible writing.

Yet 500 words turns out to be a small number when it comes to writing.  In truth, a 500-word count is a minimum.  I write at least 500 words a night.  The first night I wrote around 529 words.  On the second night I wrote approximately 649 words because I had to complete my thought.

Each night I am coming to the table full of ideas.  By releasing these ideas slowly I am keeping my stores full.  As long as the experience stays fresh I am confident that this will be a successful experience.

Itching to write in 3 -- 2 -- 1 -- Go!

Less than 5 hours until the dawn of a new age.  Does that sound a bit dramatic?  How would you describe a foray into the world of novel writing?  Two years running I have been able to successfully complete the National Novel Writing Month competition.  This past November I managed to get the bulk of the writing done within six days.  Unfortunately that was at the expense of most human contact, specifically that of my family.

At a somewhat slower pace, but with daily word count goals “The Book” should be quite manageable, while packing enough deadline pressure to ensure that it gets done.  The outline is done, and the writing will begin during the morning hours.  The anticipation is building and I can hardly wait.

When I re-read this down the road I hope that my cheerful persona is not overcome by the writing blues.

Writing

In just 11 days I will start my third book. This one is for real. The first two successes for the 2004 & 2005 National Novel Writing Month contest has shown me that I can write, if I put my mind to it. Now that I have though the third book will be a real one. One that others can (and hopefully will) read.