OK 1354 and I am done. I usually stop at 1000 no matter what but I'm feeling myself this time and I'm really going to go for it. Exciting to dig into this new thing.
I'm doing a Mini -1000, trying to cut that many words a day from my manuscript. Going to think about detail while trying to do more with less, perfect, thank you.
I've only included a few of our total number of calves (so far) in the newsletter. My rough estimate of how many we have on the ground now is about 145+. That's about double my count last Sunday and less than half of our expected total.
Thanks for your interest! I could talk about the calves, cows, bulls, my dogs and my chickens all day long.
Every time I start a Jami #1000 challenge, I end up talking myself out of it. So many excuses: I’m a micro-writer, I write flash, this isn’t my jam, etc etc etc. This time around, I picked a specific writing project to devote the words to, along with a special notebook dedicated solely to the project (it’s super top secret and all I’m gonna say is: it involves food) and begrudgingly began the challenge.
And even though my project involves 100-word microstories—my customary MO—I wrote 1100 words yesterday! Thanks to all in this inspiring community.
I wrote 1017 words yesterday—part of the opening chapter of a memoir I am writing and today I wrote 1163 words—finishing that chapter and starting the 2nd one! I am very much enjoying this support and encouragement!
Meticulous. Obsessive. The corners. Thank you for coming up with a different angle, another way in. One of my characters is a very quiet young woman who is always watching; today, I will find out what she sees but does not, yet, understand.
Good morning. Today, day 2 of our mini-challenge, I wrote 1,127 words of a scene from a chapter that is the third climactic event of my novel. It's the end of the rewrite manifesting. I sat down in my usual place, predawn at Dunkin Donuts, and started a scene that I threw out. I then found the current that carried me forward and was in a blissful state of creation for the last hour and a half. Thanks, Jami, for bringing us together so we can swim together.
Yesterday I did 600. Today, I've done 500 and can feel myself hitting a wall. I may come back to it later on today, but for right now, I'm really happy with the fact that this project has already gotten me 1100 more words than what I had when I started.
Morning! Excited for day 2! I wrote a scene in my book-in-progress. Once, in my daughter's hospital room, she was in the bathroom and I, for whatever reason, decided not to wait to remove the underwire in my bra that had been poking me for hours. I reached down the front of my shirt and twisted and pulled at it until it came free, and with it me, and then her doctor walked in and I had to stuff myself back into my shirt and apologize. This is a man I had to see regularly, who to this day I still see regularly. It's a funny moment in a not-funny book and it was a pleasure to write. 1,220 words.
I wrote a scene yesterday that introduced a character. I think today I will write a different scene in a different setting introducing that character. One that can also introduce more interesting details.
OK 1354 and I am done. I usually stop at 1000 no matter what but I'm feeling myself this time and I'm really going to go for it. Exciting to dig into this new thing.
I'm doing a Mini -1000, trying to cut that many words a day from my manuscript. Going to think about detail while trying to do more with less, perfect, thank you.
Clare I LOVE a Mini -1000 and I may steal that phrase from you if that's OK. Good luck with it! xx
I love this, too! Since that's what I'm doing in my edit this week, I may go for that, instead. Brilliant idea!
Once again, I'm thrilled to be a part of this. Once again, I have to tend the baby cows first.
I won't be able to start writing until around 1:00.
If you are starting late, just know you're not alone. I'm out here, too.
Good luck, everyone!!
Kati, I am very interested in these baby cows and if a photo of them exists online please point me to it.
I almost forgot... My bovine buddies made their Repurposed Kate debut here: https://repurposedkate.substack.com/p/best-job-ever.
You are in luck, Jami! Baby cows have been featured in my weekly update two weeks in a row.
https://repurposedkate.substack.com/p/repurposed-kates-weekly-update-7
https://repurposedkate.substack.com/p/repurposed-kates-weekly-update-8
I've only included a few of our total number of calves (so far) in the newsletter. My rough estimate of how many we have on the ground now is about 145+. That's about double my count last Sunday and less than half of our expected total.
Thanks for your interest! I could talk about the calves, cows, bulls, my dogs and my chickens all day long.
The emotion passes! See links above. :-)
Every time I start a Jami #1000 challenge, I end up talking myself out of it. So many excuses: I’m a micro-writer, I write flash, this isn’t my jam, etc etc etc. This time around, I picked a specific writing project to devote the words to, along with a special notebook dedicated solely to the project (it’s super top secret and all I’m gonna say is: it involves food) and begrudgingly began the challenge.
And even though my project involves 100-word microstories—my customary MO—I wrote 1100 words yesterday! Thanks to all in this inspiring community.
I wrote 1017 words yesterday—part of the opening chapter of a memoir I am writing and today I wrote 1163 words—finishing that chapter and starting the 2nd one! I am very much enjoying this support and encouragement!
Meticulous. Obsessive. The corners. Thank you for coming up with a different angle, another way in. One of my characters is a very quiet young woman who is always watching; today, I will find out what she sees but does not, yet, understand.
1250 words today. Most on my substack letter for tomorrow, the rest on my novel in progress. It feels great!
Good morning. Today, day 2 of our mini-challenge, I wrote 1,127 words of a scene from a chapter that is the third climactic event of my novel. It's the end of the rewrite manifesting. I sat down in my usual place, predawn at Dunkin Donuts, and started a scene that I threw out. I then found the current that carried me forward and was in a blissful state of creation for the last hour and a half. Thanks, Jami, for bringing us together so we can swim together.
Yesterday I did 600. Today, I've done 500 and can feel myself hitting a wall. I may come back to it later on today, but for right now, I'm really happy with the fact that this project has already gotten me 1100 more words than what I had when I started.
Wow, what are the odds that I finish with 1016 words exactly at 10:16?!
Wrote 1,026 words yesterday--got an earlier start this morning and pumped out 510 words. Taking a break and will write some more later!
Morning! Excited for day 2! I wrote a scene in my book-in-progress. Once, in my daughter's hospital room, she was in the bathroom and I, for whatever reason, decided not to wait to remove the underwire in my bra that had been poking me for hours. I reached down the front of my shirt and twisted and pulled at it until it came free, and with it me, and then her doctor walked in and I had to stuff myself back into my shirt and apologize. This is a man I had to see regularly, who to this day I still see regularly. It's a funny moment in a not-funny book and it was a pleasure to write. 1,220 words.
So far while working on multiple small projects. 450 words in total. 297 for one detective story and 153 for anothers story.
1014! Boom! 💥
I wrote a scene yesterday that introduced a character. I think today I will write a different scene in a different setting introducing that character. One that can also introduce more interesting details.
Finished my brainstorming and started draft two. woohoo!
Thanks Jamie. I really need this reboot. I just started reading your book, and I love the inspiration there as well. Grateful!
I'm so glad you're finding the book helpful!