1029 finally. It took me a while today because a friend came over in the morning for an early dog playdate and then I went grocery shopping and then, because I have a book coming out in less than a month, I had to make a vat of garlicky-anchovy pasta. And then finally I was ready to write.
1,365 words to kick off the weekend. I've been forced into writing incredibly early because it's the time I have but I'm actually enjoying the peace and quiet. It was a nice way to wake up today.
I wrote 1,577 words today because I only got to 400-ish yesterday, and there were a bunch of times I wanted to stop because I didn't know where this story was going, but I didn't...and I am actually excited to keep writing! A character left open a door, something surprising happened, and here we are. I can't believe I'm having fun with this. That feels like real growth to me.
Did it! Had no idea what I was going to work on today as yesterday I finished the piece I started the day before. I pulled up a writing prompt and then 1005 words later I stopped. And at a perfect spot, mid sentence, so I can look forward to picking up where I left off tomorrow! Thank you!!!!
1026 words and a lot of it was transcribing old journal entries. got up in my feelings (typical) while rereading those journals and lost track of the thing I set out to work on. i've (mostly) accepted that I needed that time to Feel Stuff, instead of berating myself for not Accomplishing Stuff.
As I struggle to find the balance of risk in memoir, I gotta say I feel empowerment and temptation in reading about the freedom you find in fiction: “when I traffic in risky emotions or actions I can feel safe in my approach.” The word safe is loaded. Will ruminate. (1059 yesterday, 1098 today). Hope everyone achieves their balance today!
Day 3, 1049 words that were hard to find but made it to the page with the help of this challenge and a coconut ube latte at a new coffee shop, both of which kept me in my seat longer than I would have otherwise.
1029 finally. It took me a while today because a friend came over in the morning for an early dog playdate and then I went grocery shopping and then, because I have a book coming out in less than a month, I had to make a vat of garlicky-anchovy pasta. And then finally I was ready to write.
Pasta sounds yummy! I love anchovies.
1,365 words to kick off the weekend. I've been forced into writing incredibly early because it's the time I have but I'm actually enjoying the peace and quiet. It was a nice way to wake up today.
I wrote 1,577 words today because I only got to 400-ish yesterday, and there were a bunch of times I wanted to stop because I didn't know where this story was going, but I didn't...and I am actually excited to keep writing! A character left open a door, something surprising happened, and here we are. I can't believe I'm having fun with this. That feels like real growth to me.
Did it! Had no idea what I was going to work on today as yesterday I finished the piece I started the day before. I pulled up a writing prompt and then 1005 words later I stopped. And at a perfect spot, mid sentence, so I can look forward to picking up where I left off tomorrow! Thank you!!!!
Two and a half scenes, 1017 words. I need a walk now :)
Day three 1040 today. Not coming as easily today. I think I need to fill in more back story. Memoir can be challenging
Screw a thousand, give me a million. Can that be the new motto? God I love that.
"Screw 1000 give me a million" 😂
1026 words and a lot of it was transcribing old journal entries. got up in my feelings (typical) while rereading those journals and lost track of the thing I set out to work on. i've (mostly) accepted that I needed that time to Feel Stuff, instead of berating myself for not Accomplishing Stuff.
Did 1200 yesterday, which was great. Looking forward to 1000 today and am happy that it’s Saturday of a holiday weekend!!
As I struggle to find the balance of risk in memoir, I gotta say I feel empowerment and temptation in reading about the freedom you find in fiction: “when I traffic in risky emotions or actions I can feel safe in my approach.” The word safe is loaded. Will ruminate. (1059 yesterday, 1098 today). Hope everyone achieves their balance today!
Wrote 986 yesterday, but it felt flat. Thanks, Jami, for getting me to think about risky behaviors/emotions. That may be a way forward today.
1195 words written. Grateful. Thank you, Jami, and all who are writing together.
I couldn't do a million words but I did 1,149. Thank you Jami for your inspiration. I started a new story today. Feeling accomplished and creative. ❤️
Day 3, 1049 words that were hard to find but made it to the page with the help of this challenge and a coconut ube latte at a new coffee shop, both of which kept me in my seat longer than I would have otherwise.
I did 1,175 today for my first day! I’m working on a short story. Great way to kick off the weekend