Camp NaNoWriMo: Day 25

 

 Day: Twenty-five

Where I should be: 41, 650

Where I actually am: 51, 382

Word count for today: 2051

Favourite line(s) from today's writing: I traced the patterns of his tattoos.

"Which as the first one you got?"

"This one just here," he said, sitting up and pointing to a series of markings similar to the runes I'd seen in his other tattoos. "It's an Old Norse proverb my grandfather used to say to me, it means generous and brave men live the best."

Experiences of the Day: I broke through the glass ceiling, and 'won' Camp NaNoWriMo today. *throws confetti * Thanks to everyone who has supported me, and encouraged me along the way. Your kind words and comments have really kept me going! <3

It's a great feeling, and I'm looking forwards to completing the story. I've made some more headway with character development today, giving my LI Leto more personality/ back story. He and Callie have hit an important point in their relationship. Now it's time to start throwing obstacles in their way! *mwahahaha*!

Tomorrow, I'll be taking part in Six Sentence Sunday, so expect a small snippet from Callie's word around two p.m.

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend, and have a wonderful time whatever you're doing! 

 

Camp NaNoWriMo: Day 20

 

Day: Twenty

Where I should be: 33,320

Where I actually am: 45,587

Word count for today: 3528

Favourite line from today's writing: A blood bond between two Cupids can only be broken if the Cupid who agreed to it relinquishes their life, or the one who requested the bond retracts their demand.

Experiences of the Day: The finish line is in sight, though I still have a way to go on the story. I figure I'm between half and three quarters of the way there. I am already seeing parts that will need revising. I'm a little worried the pacing is off, and I wrote a scene today that I think needs more building to. While I'm excited to be creating new stuff, I'm also looking forwards to getting to revisions and pruning where needs to, and adding meat on the bones in other places.

Camp NaNoWriMo: Day 19

Day: Nineteen

Where I should be: 31,654

Where I actually am: 42, 056

Word count for today: 1600

Favourite line from today's writing: "I'd trade all the money in the world for a little warmth from them. What have I done that's so bad that it means they regard me with indifference?"

Experiences of the Day: It's been a slow weekend, I took yesterday off, and took it easy today, but I still managed 1600 words, and I'm pleased with my progress. Introduced some new characters today, and that went well. Also had an idea to add some extra complexity to the MC's relationship with the antagonist. Will be getting to something pretty big tomorrw, a possible turning point. Looking forwards to that. 

Also remember, today is the last day to enter the giveaway to win a paperback copy of Kyra Lennon's Game On. I will announce the winner tomorrow.  

Camp NaNoWriMo: Day 17

Day: Seventeen

Where I should be: 28, 322

Where I actually am: 40, 458 (less than 10k to go!)

Word count for today: 4869

Favourite line from today's writing: You have to always keep in mind how fragile mortals are. It's like enjoying a lovely bunch of roses. They're beautiful while they last, but inevitably they wilt.

Experiences of the Day: Word wars with Kyra Lennon today, and they always produce amazing results. It interesting how focused you can be when 'battling' against someone else. Had another day of scenes not going where I expected, and characters revealing backstory to me. It's exciting to discover these things about them that I never knew. Took this evening off from writing, and make some online dolls, because you know, visual interpretations are very important! :D

Here's my MC Callie and her BFF Rathi in the style of Disney Princesses, made using the Azaleas Dolls Heroine Fan-Art Creator. 

(L - R: Callie and Rathi)

 

Camp NaNoNoWriMo: Day 16

Thanks for all the comments on yesterday's entry guys. It's nice to know you don't think I'm crazy, and the encouragement/ kind words really meant a lot to me! <3

Day: Sixteen

Where I should be: 26,656

Where I actually am: 35,587

Word count for today: 2664

Favourite line from today's writing: "You're a Roman myth? Callie, I don't understand, you're not making any sense."

Experiences of the Day: This is actually from yesterday, but I forgot about it. Do you ever have a scene in mind, and then write something completely different? I was all prepared for my MC and her LI to have their first sexual encounter, until they entered his bedroom. Then Callie noticed Leto's collage of Polaroids, and they ended up talking about the Jack Russell puppy he had when he was nine! It did lead to some interesting back story, and explained a key event in Leto's pre-novel life, but it certainly wasn't what I had planned when I started writing that scene. As to whether they eventually got it on? Well you're just going to have to wait and see! ^_~

Camp NaNoWriMo Aug '12: Day Four

 

Day: Four

Where I should be: 6664

Where I actually am: 20,001

Word count for today: 5658

Favourite line from today's writing: He left a trail of kisses down my neck and to my collarbone, each one weakening my resolve. He stopped at the dip in my t-shirt just above my cleavage, and looked up at me, lust etched into his green eyes.

Experiences of the Day: Today I learned that even when I intend for a character to do something, I don't always remember to have them do it. My MC Callie was meant to call an acquaintance and ask her to meet them at a gig. I forgot to have Callie do it, and acquaintance Dinah still showed up. I had to make a note to retcon it in edits.

Is Camp NaNo still going well for everyone else? Let me know if you've had a prolific writing weekend. I'd love to hear your favourite lines!