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 NaNoWriMo Aug '12: Day Three

 

Day: Three

Where I should be: 4998

Where I actually am: 14341

Word count for today: 2173

Favourite line from today's writing: "Wouldn't it just be easier for you to crash here?"

"I guess, but your air bed is lumpy, and I've got the new Joseph Gordon-Levitt movie at home."

The mention of Joseph was all I needed to change my mind, but to sweeten the deal I ask, "Do you have chocolate?"

Experiences of the Day: I've taken it easy today, and spent the some time with my family, though while I was out, I did learn inspiration could strike at any time, as I got an idea for a couple of scenes. Luckily, I still remembered them when I got back and jotted them down.

Is everyone else on track for day three? I'd love to know how you're progressing. Are you all geared up for some heavy writing over the weekend. I am, I expect to be writing the first kiss between my main couple.

Camp NaNoWriMo August '12 Begins Next Week

So, Camp NaNoWriMo August '12 begins next week and I CANNOT WAIT. Seriously, At this point I've been having to hold myself back.

In the last week - since getting hit with inspiration and finally deciding what I'm writing for NaNo - I've been plotting and planning, by writing notes, jotting down plot points and building character sheets. I feel like I'm all ready to go on August 1st.

This time around I'll be writing a New Adult Contemporary Romance, that has a strong under currant of fantasy, with the working title of Cupid. 

Here's the synopsis: 

I'm a Cupid, it's my job to make other people fall in love with each other. Sounds awesome, right? Well you're wrong. I'm not even a fully trained Cupid, I've still got to fill my quota. In just six months I have to make one-hundred couples fall in love. You know what happens if I don't fill my quota? A demon called Abraxas gets my soul, and I become part of his "collection" of cupids who've been turned to stone for eternity. I'm on forty-seven … should be simple, right? Now throw into the mix my job as a romance columnist for the local newspaper, Cordelia - 'the boss from hell', and the landlord breathing down my neck for rent. Oh, and did I mention there's a boy … there's always a boy! His name is Leto, and he's a guitarist in a local bad. Sad thing is, he doesn't even know I exist. At least I have my best friends Rathi and Phoebus the cheer me up. They're awesome. And that's my life. I'm Callie Gibson, and I'm a Cupid.

And yes, for the first time in a long time, I'm writing in first person perspective, which is always a challenge for me. I hope I'm up to it, and don't have to change my plans partway through.  

For the duration of NaNo, I will mostly be blogging daily updates (though the few fests I've signed up for are schedualed to post too), and though I'll try to still try to keep up with you all, visiting blogs is going to take a back seat in August, so I can focus on writitng. 

For my updates, I'm adopting the style Laura over at Stranger Than Writing used for her June NaNo updates, in the following format:

Where I should be:

Where I actually am:

Word count for today:

Favourite line from today's writing:

Experiences of the Day: 

Who else is taking part? I'd love to hear what you've got planned, and maybe we can be cabin buddies? You can find me here.

AND, if that's isn't enough NaNo-y goodness for you, under the cut is a character sheet that includes my main character, her love interest, her two best friends, and the two antagonists of the story. I've also made a mock-up cover, if you're interested.