Nov 2015 Nanowrimo Wk 4 - WritingProject: Countdown #3 - Update #4

Countdown Series #3

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Nanowrimo

Project Goal: To get a first draft this novel.

Stage of writing: First Draft

What inspired my current project: I read a story on tumblr and read comments that said someone should write a story based off that topic. The suggestions and my desire to expand on it inspired my own version. It's paranormal (not sci-fi as I originally stated).

Last Update WC: 32,406

Week's Total WC: 10,233
Total Story WC: 42,639

Daily WC:

1. 1,968
2. 1,689
3. 1,671
4. 1,669
5. 1,149
6. 2,087
7. 0

Last 200 words:

It frustrated me how they were so blind to Sammy and what an amazing kid he is because who knows. Sammy could have turned rebellious and did all sorts of incredibly bad or terrible things. He could have sunk into a deep depression. Yes, they were treating him but they weren’t there for him emotionally.

Sammy needed people he could connect to, someone who would listen to his plights or problems. He needed to be guided and having the only people he could connect to be either a butler or locked in their offices didn’t help. He needed people who would be there for him no matter what. Put his needs before theirs and ultimately be a guardian to him. I knew the Fitzgeralds weren’t but I couldn’t quite figure out why that was because as far as I could see, they had a great life.

Again, I don’t know their past troubles or what they’ve had to deal with but until I find out more about them, it’s better to stay under their radar. I wouldn’t want them to restrict our time together with Sammy because it wouldn’t kill just us, it’d kill Sammy too.

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Thoughts of the Week

Total Words This Week: 10,233

Decided to list some of my thoughts I've had during the week to give you a little more insight on my progress and/or struggles.

• I was so proud I was able to motivate myself to write almost all week when I didn't feel like it. Wrote so late though, right before bedtime so around 9 or 10 pm but it also meant I went to bed later than I expected.
• Really wished I kept up with Reverse Nanowrimo because I ended up getting busy during the holiday weekend. I could have wrote but ended up spending time trying to wipe my desktop (I use my laptop more) so I could possibly resell it.
• I missed one day and it snowballed from there.
• Am glad that my family isn't huge about holidays but I still need to spend time with them. Fortunately they didn't nag me as much as I thought for me spending so much time in my room again.
• Whoops, posted this way late. Forgot to post it on Friday as I was still busy wiping my computer. EDIT: Posted this before I finished this post. Sorry!

Other Updates:

Update #4
Update #3
Update #2
Update #1

Nov 2015 Nanowrimo Wk 3 - WritingProject: Countdown #3 - Update #3

Countdown Series #3

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Nanowrimo

Project Goal: To get a first draft this novel.

Stage of writing: First Draft

What inspired my current project: I read a story on tumblr and read comments that said someone should write a story based off that topic. The suggestions and my desire to expand on it inspired my own version. It's paranormal (not sci-fi as I originally stated).

Last Update WC: 18,650

Week's Total WC: 13,756
Total Story WC: 32,406

Daily WC:

1. 1,765 
2. 1,689 
3. 1,791 
4. 1,895 
5. 1,789 
6. 3,143 
7. 1,684 

Last 200 words:

“You keep those boys in line,” I said stealing another kiss. “Check up on Sammy too when you can.”

“Of course,” he said and kissed me on the forehead then stepped back, “See you in a few days.”

I walked back holding his hand as long as I could before I turned around and headed towards the line. Zadie and Amelia stared around pretending to not be watching Eddy and I but I knew they had and I didn’t care. They were already half way through the line so I’m glad I ended it there when I did. I turned back around halfway to them and saw Eddy there with his thumbs hooked on his short loops and I felt my heart stutter. I was still hopelessly in love with this man. I can’t believe that being away for only two days will already be this tough.

By the time I reached Zadie and Amelia they were teasing me with their moony eyes and kissy noises which I could only roll my eyes at them and laugh. “Come on girls. Like you haven’t already found a guy who makes you swoon.”

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Thoughts of the Week

Total Words This Week: 13,756

Decided to list some of my thoughts I've had during the week to give you a little more insight on my progress and/or struggles.

• Dropped the ball on updating this week. Good news is that I finally caught up and am back on track!
• Forcing myself to start to write is working because once I'm in the groove the words start flowing easily. One day I hit 3k and didn't even realize it! I'm always pleased to see that happen.
• I proudly was able to keep the word count up and exceed it some throughout the week to get me back on track. There were times I wasn't motivated but I stuck with it. 
• The thing about forcing myself is that I ended up staying up late which made me exhausted the next day which didn't help motivation which made it a terrible cycle of not being motivated then me being exhausted the next day. Set your priorities better than me.
• Hoping I'll be able to keep it up this coming week as I know it'll be the holidays and the busiest time of the month for me.

Other Updates:

Update #4

Update #3

Update #2

Update #1

Nov 2015 Nanowrimo Wk 2 - WritingProject: Countdown #3 - Update #2

Countdown Series #3

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Nanowrimo

Project Goal: To get a first draft this novel.

Stage of writing: First Draft

What inspired my current project: I read a story on tumblr and read comments that said someone should write a story based off that topic. The suggestions and my desire to expand on it inspired my own version. It's paranormal (not sci-fi as I originally stated).

Last Update WC: 9,810

Week's Total WC: 8,840
Total Story WC: 18,650

Daily WC:

1. 0
2. 300
3. 460
4. 3,092
5. 587
6. 2,593
7. 1,808

Last 200 words:

I remembered that he loved soccer but for now I decided that he didn’t need a reminder of what he couldn’t do right now but I had bought him a soccer ball which I hoped he would use one day in the future. Besides the basics I didn’t add too much of anything else because I wanted him to fill the rest of it himself. My hope is that he learns to show himself to us. Even though he has been little by little I know that there’s a part of him that he shut out from us and while I knew that it would be best to give him space I also wanted him to know that we’d be there to help catch him and help dust him off if he needed it.

I bounced on my toes in excitement at how much I hoped he would love this room and love staying with us. I couldn’t stop the smile that found itself permanently tattooed to my face. The possibilities of raising him. Already I knew that he would grow into a magnificent young man. Just a few nudges here and there and he would live a healthy and fulfilling life.

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Thoughts of the Week

Total Words This Week: 8,840

Decided to list some of my thoughts I've had during the week to give you a little more insight on my progress and/or struggles.

• HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH! 
• Have not been exercising. *hangs head in shame*
• Not keeping up with the reverse Nanowrimo method as I had intended. I've fallen behind and have yet to catch up. I just need an over 3k day and I'd be caught up to the typical Nanowrimo standard.
• At least I've been able to keep up for the most part. I could do better.
• Biggest issue is getting motivated to write despite having the time to do it.
• *gasp* Almost half way through the story, word-count-wise.

Other Updates:

Update #4

Update #3

Update #2

Update #1

Nov 2015 Nanowrimo Wk 1 - WritingProject: Countdown #3 - Update #1

Countdown Series #3

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Nanowrimo

Project Goal: To get a first draft this novel.

Stage of writing: First Draft

What inspired my current project: I read a story on tumblr and read comments that said someone should write a story based off that topic. The suggestions and my desire to expand on it inspired my own version. It's paranormal (not sci-fi as I originally stated).

Last Update WC: 0

Week's Total WC: 9,810
Total Story WC: 9,810

Daily WC:

1. 1,668 
2. 723 
3. 3,180 
4. 2,087
5. 2,152

Last 200 words:

I looked around at the three, “Do you guys want to come?”

Zadie gave me an apologetic look, “I’m busy doing something. I’m not sure if bombarding him with unfamiliar faces is a good idea right now.”

Chase shook her head, “I already have some plans with Victoria. Can we get a rain check?”

“Of course,” I turned to Dylan, “How about you?”

Dylan half shrugged, “Let me check my calendar.” After a pause he nodded and grinned, “I’m free.”

My lips twisted in false annoyance then remembered our current state of dress in pajamas, “Then get ready in five minutes.”

Dylan took off yelling behind him, “You’re such a slave driver.”

“You haven’t seen nothing yet boy!” I called after him.

Chase and Zadie picked at the leftover bacon. I slid off the stool, “You know you two can stay as long as you want. Just make sure to clean up and lock up after you’re done.”

They shared a look and nodded. Zadie shot me a winning smile, “Don’t worry. We’ll take care of everything.”

I smiled as I glided up the stairs. Those two were up to something but I didn’t have the time to figure it out yet.

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Thoughts of the Week

Total Words This Week: 9,810

Decided to list some of my thoughts I've had during the week to give you a little more insight on my progress and/or struggles.

• Tough to get motivated the first few days. Once I got in the rhythm I was able to get a good amount done. Wasn't able to do the Reverse Nanowrimo method as I had hoped but at least I'm on track for now.
• I know I'm going to fall behind this weekend as I'll be out of town. Hope I can make it up afterwards.
• Surprisingly wrote more than I thought I would for the first week. Almost 10k.
• The writing this time around isn't as fluid or sophisticated as my previous stories. Soldiering on and will fix it with revisions. Trying to get the bones down.

Other Updates:

Update #4

Update #3

Update #2

Update #1