Playing Catch Up Again

I didn't write a single word yesterday, so my goal today is to pace myself. I've been writing in 30 minute increments and then taking 10 minute stretch breaks. It's working well so far, I've banged out 1,708 words in about an hour. It I keep it up, I should have close to 6800 words in the next four hours. That would bring my grand total over 25,000 words.

It's the halfway point of the month today, so no matter what I need to hit 25,000 words. I go back to work tomorrow, so most of my writing will be done in the early evening this week. I still have a hard time believing I'm still going with my word count, especially since I probably will never get this manuscript published. It just feels good to get writing and use my imagination.

Update: I hit the 25,000 word mark around lunchtime. Now that I'm caught up, I'm taking the rest of the night off.

Home at Last

Well, I just got home from Starbucks, where I spent 3 1/2 hours upping my word count. I am now at a grand total of 20,026 words. I got there an hour later then I had originally planned on, but I made it there. I am still slightly behind my word goal per day. However, I am a lot closer now then I was this morning.

I managed to plug out 2,216 words while at Starbucks tonight (which is a lot for me). So now I am eating dinner and going to play World of Warcraft for a bit before heading to bed. I will most likely spend my weekend trying to get ahead on my word count daily goal since next week is gonna be very busy.

It's NanoWrimo Time!

For those that are unfamiliar with NanoWrimo (National Novel Writing Month), it is a time for writers to cram a 50,000 word novel into the 30 days of November. This is my first "official" year participating in NanoWrimo. I plan to document my experience throughout the remainder of November (and beyond) as I delve into the art of novel writing.

This year I am already over the 15,000 word mark. That's no easy feat for a procrastination queen like me. I get distracted quite easily by dishes, laundry and World of Warcraft (yes, I am a geek). When I start editing my current novel-in-progress in December, I plan on adding a few excerpts here.

Who knows, maybe I'll even add cover art...Anywho, I'd best get writing and stop procrastinating.