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July 26, 2008

Okay, it's been almost a week now since I started this blog of my progress. I didn't get any words added through the week. I've been thinking about how to structure the novel. I am pretty sure that I need to scratch the prelude and the first 5 chapters. That information I will sprinkle throughout the rest of the book. I either need to start the book with what is now chapter 6, or with an even better scene of conflict.

This morning I have done some more work on what is now chapter 7, fleshing it out and adding about 1100 words. I think this will end up being the second chapter in the revised work. Chapter one will begin in the middle of some action/conflict and will show Tasia's original rescue of Jain (and this is the first time they meet). Chapter 2 will show them beginning to get to know one another a little bit and allow me to give a little bit of info on what's going on.

 

Total Word Count: 18,377

Today's Production: 1,111

This Week's Production: 1,111

 

I also did some quick calculations.  If I figure a novel as 80,000 to 90,000...

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We Have Lift-Off!!!

July 20, 2008

Okay, I am currently working on my fantasy novel. I really need to come up with a title for this thing!!!

Total Word Count: 17,271 words

Today's Production: 1,610 words

 

I have been torn about what to do with this book. I am starting about starting the book with what is now chapter 6 (tonight I wrote chapter 7). If I do that, the material covered in chapters 1-5 will be sprinkled into the rest of the book via flashbacks and dialog.

Any thoughts on this?


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Writing Blog -- Sunday July, 20th -- 11:32pm

July 20, 2008

I am going to start keeping a writing blog to try to "keep myself honest". Please feel free to comment on the entries--to give me encouragement or the much-needed kick-in-the-pants....whichever is required at the moment.

I know that a lot of writers set a daily or weekly word-count goal. I think this is a good idea, however, I don't know what a realistic goal would be for me. I think that a daily goal would be unrealistic. There are just some days that I don't have time to write. That said, I think that it IS important for me to write something every day...even if it's only a few words.

I think a good ultimate goal is an average of 1-2000 words per day. For now, I'll give myself a day off per week, so that comes to at least 6000 words per week. So that can be a tentative goal, and I will see how realistic it is.


So for now, I have two goals:

1) To write something every day.

2) To write at least 6,000 words per week.

 

Now, onto my projects. My main focus right now is my fantasy novel, which still lacks a title....

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Tale of a Changeling Prince comments

May 14, 2008

Please comment on this story.  I think the title of the novel is kind of lame.  I just came up with it off the top of my head.  Let me know if you've got any better ideas.
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Site Comments

May 13, 2008

Here is a place for any comments or suggestions about the site in general.
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City of Worlds -- Prologue

May 13, 2008

I think I will break the novels into chapters on the blog, so you can comment on individual chapters.  If you just want to comment on the whole think thus far, then just comment on the last chapter.  Thanks for your time, your criticisms and suggestions really help!

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The Empty Seat

May 13, 2008

Okay folks. Please comment on this story by clicking "Add Comment". Thanks!

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