I don't mean running around with a whip and a corset, or drawing all over the walls in permanent marker. Though I did do that a lot when I was little (drawing on the walls. Not the whip and corset thing. That would have been weird).
No, instead of writing, I have been watching DVDs.
I intended to write. I really did. I would wake up, go and sit at my computer, stare at my screen, then flick through my notes, and then stare at my screen a bit more. After an hour or so of that, I would come to the conclusion that I was just not going to be productive that day. So instead I got out some of my TV show DVDs (Firefly, Sherlock and Doctor Who), sat on my bum with a block of Cadbury and watched as Reavers were fought, crimes were solved and the Tardis was flown through various corners of the universe.
This morning, though, I started to behave myself again; I rewrote my prologue and some of chapter 1 in response to feedback I received from workshopping on the weekend. I also wrote more of chapter 2, which I think is now around 50% complete. Based on my goals, I have until Saturday of next week to finish it, though I would like to get it done earlier if possible. Unfortunately I didn't get chapter 1 completely written as I had hoped (as I said in my last post, bits of it were just filler for the sake of completing the chapter). I have decided that I will more or less leave it for now and work on later chapters, only returning to chapter 1 if I get some decent motivation/inspiration to write it.
Anyway, by the next check-in on Sunday, I'm hoping to have at least the main scenes of chapter 2 completed, leaving only the 'bridging' sections to be written the following week.
Here is Rex, putting the 'mental' in 'Judgemental'. And he expects me to take him seriously...
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You were not all that bad this week. First, you did turn on your computer and look at the screen. You got that far.
ReplyDeleteYou also, must have given your story a moment or two of thought. Just pondering the story, can be a start.
Don't forget, one must let the brain process where the story is at to get it to where it is going to go.
Consider yourself to be like your friend, Rex. Ready to launch into action.
I think these twice a week check-ins help to keep me on track when I sort of veer off the writing road. You're back on track and maybe more refreshed now that you've had a break.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I seriously enjoy DVD breaks. :)
You tried anyway. I reckon your brain was telling you it needed a change of some kind. :) I kinda like DVD days though, especially when they involve chocolate.
ReplyDeleteLike other comments does sound like you needed some time out. It's the things we enjoy that can remind us why we write.
ReplyDeleteThe dvds probably helped because your brain was figuring out what you wanted to write meantime. I do a lot of writing in my head before it ever gets on paper. I read somewhere the a major part of the process is thinking about what to write before you sit down to write.
ReplyDeleteYay, Firefly! Maybe you just needed inspiration from some Big Damn Heroes.
ReplyDeleteDr. Who FREAK right here... so I totally understand the distraction there. I also find watching the Doctor,not only entertains me, but gets me thinking about my own stories. His characters storyline is a brilliant one. As for Firefly, I have them waiting patiently for me to someday watch.
ReplyDeleteYour writing. Well done. (as for the other day, you just needed a little break) Good luck and keep up the hard work.
Well, I think sometimes we need a break, and when we come back, we can be more productive than ever. Good job!
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