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I have deleted the 573 words I wrote tonight. And that was replacing the 346 words I wrote a couple of weeks ago. I cannot find the proper segway into this section of the chapter. While I may have opted out of writing my novel to push to finish my short story, I know the underlying reason for finishing up the Rejection Project (off being edited by Hubby; anyone interested in a beta read?) is I was stuck with my novel. Stuck, particularly, here.
I cannot shake the feeling I am rushing the action. However, as I look over my plot, I see how and why the action moves. In my plot, it doesn't feel fast. In my head, I worry that I am not layering the action enough. I am using four acts, but I am wondering if the acts should overlap at the end/beginning a little to provide for a seamless transition. I don't think I have enough wallpaper and paste to make it happen.
Or maybe I haven't found the right way in yet. It isn't matter of voice, but a matter of the angle my voice would speak about. While he may not like P.E., my writing shows far more annoyance with the subject than he actually would be. He isn't sharp yet. He's young. His bitterness will come.
Huh. That's the problem. I have to wait. Thank you.
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And after Doctor Who, I will work on my novel.
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A quiet work day sure makes it much easier to start writing at night. Also, knowing I have a letter of praise sitting in my inbox that I'm too frightened to read helps as well. I cannot tell you how it helps my ego fight the demon monkeys when properly armed. I am to the point where I like writing this story (finally!). I am eager to finish.
Nate's Project: 366 words
I stopped. It wasn't working and I didn't know how to get it back on track. I am putting it away to read tomorrow and fix.
Now, I'm off to answer very important e-mail!
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Somehow, my Sheriff has turned Italian. Not real Italian, fake Italian. Very weird. Voice still working, at least for me. I wonder how it will read for others.
Nate's Project: 617 words
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Oh, Nate. How clueless can you be!
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A little rough getting into it tonight, but I believe it's because I spent the day relatively guilt free on the couch. I caught up on my telly and played with my new typewriter (you can see it over at my Google+ account). It's a rare thing when I'm not wallowing in guilt for something I've done or haven't done (or more likely, both). Hubby provided excellent motivation tonight as well.
Nate's Project: 387 words
I didn't write as long on this as I liked, but my mind kept drifting off. And I was working on a tense scene. I was worried for a moment that maybe my scene isn't any good, but I won't be able to tell until tomorrow. So, I put it away and will read tomorrow.
Good night!
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Nate's Project: 692 words
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Thanks to Jane Espenson! She started a writing sprint that inspired me to get off my butt and write. I was a bit late to join in with her writing sprint, but I started my own in her honor. I am still liking the voice in the Rejection Project. Those words flew by. Of course, it's a little easier to work on voice when you have story in place. And it's a bit weird shifting from a short story to a novel. However, I'm thankful Nate can be a talkative fellow. He reminds me to slow and fill up the space. I have time to fill up the space.
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I have my voice. Tonight, the words just flowed along without any anxiety. I needed to find my voice for this story. I've got it. It won't be long now.
Nate's Project: 701 words
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I am wandering it somewhat new territory here. While I wrote some of this once in a short story, I had to drastically alter the story to bring it into the novel. I am no longer referencing past writing. I am all on my own. No past self to tell me what to do. Damn it.
Now off to day dream about my angel and all the damage he can do.
Complete First draft: 6,464 words
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I powered through to finish the first draft. I had a nice groove tonight and wanted to finish it. Now, I'll put it away for a day and then start on the next draft. I already know what needs to be fixed. I'm eager to start, but I think I need some time away to make sure I have the right distance to work on it.
Yay. I finished it. That feels good.
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Life has been rather turbulent as of late. Not in a bad way, but schedules have changed. How and when I head to work changes daily. I am adjusting, but trying to work out all the demands in my life has eaten up entire days, leaving nothing left for writing. I hate taking this long of a break anymore. I am itchy, plus I end up wasting time looking up details I would have in my head if I had been writing for the last week. Luckily, I am using yWriter5 to keep track of all the little important details. Looking them up doesn't take nearly as long.
Rejection Project: 261 words
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Now, it's time for a snack and snuggles with my baby. I miss my hubby most of all with this new schedule.
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