I know I was only going to post on Wednesdays because I figured I wouldn't have enough to say each week to fill out two blog posts, but I had a bit of a productivity rampage over the last few days - both academically and authorly - so you all get to witness two doses of my writerly ramblings. TWO! Aren't you lucky? :P
First, my writing. Since my last update I've added around another 1,500 words to the story (I wasn't drinking this time so I don't know if it will be as good). Most of this was for chapter 5 (even though chapter 2 still isn't finished) but it's better than just staring blankly at my screen. I've also been refining the outline even more (I'm starting to realise I'll probably still be doing this until the last page of the novella is written) to smoothe out some plot holes, inconsistencies and other dodgy bits, as well as adding more little details that I think will enrich the story in terms of the world, the events and the characters themselves. The timeline and research on horse travel etc I did last week has helped a lot.
Second, my uni work. Since I hadn't touched my Literature Review for a while, I was feeling a bit guilty about it, so yesterday I forced myself to open the document, and - after a generous helping of energy drinks - managed to knock out another 1,000 words on that too. I've written another 100 or so today already, bringing my total to about 2,000. I'm a third of the way finished :D But I have some stupid statistical analysis assignment due for my IT Research Methods subject just after the semester break, so I'll have to start working on that soon, even though it will be about as much fun as having my boob slammed in a car door.
Also, due to popular demand, Judgemental Dog is expanding his horizons! You can Like Judgemental Dog on Facebook here. Go on. You know you want to. He can take it. Or, if you're more of a Twitter-er, you can follow him here.
Since this post was a last minute decision, I haven't had a chance to caption a new Judgemental Dog photo, so I will leave you instead with this footage of him watching Inspector Rex on TV...
See how other ROW80ers are going here.
Fear not, I'm sure I'll be back to my usual procrastinate-y ways next week :D
Sounds like you've nailed studying and writing. Great work.
ReplyDeleteYou're really speeding ahead, fair play! I'm already liking JD on Facebook, does that get me any brownie points? ;)
ReplyDeleteCool Rebecca. JD has a cool FB page (I just "like"ed it). Great last few days. Keep it going.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all your goals - sounds like you're really getting a lot done! :) I love JD's tweets :)
ReplyDeleteOuch - I can't get that image and imaginary pain out of my head. Thanks. :)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, congrats on your story and Lit Review. You're right about outlining. I'm in the rewrite stage and am still futzing about with it. Looks like you're in a good groove!
Awesome to find that you're breaking your "Wednesdays only" rule because you're majorly kicking butt! No wonder JD has headed to Facebook; he lacking for work with all the progress you've made.
ReplyDeleteLMAO--boob slammed in a car door? Yeah, I know the feeling! I'm so glad I'm done with school now.
ReplyDeleteIf it's any consolation, I don't write in chronological order most of the time. I have already written several nonsequential chapters for later in my WIP. I go back & forth. So it's OK to neglect that Chapter 2 until you're ready to finish it. :-)
A lot to accomplish. Great job.
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