days 16-20; one foot in, one foot back

[srchxandxdstry]

days 16-20;

I've decided that not updating everyday is good for my health and sanity. Most days I don't really have much to say, so I'll build up a few entries. Firstly;



I have written 34, 368 words so far! This is awesome. I've calculated that I need/want to write around 3000 words everyday if I'm going to get this thing done in time. This is a concern of mine - I have grand ideas which I need to rope in and actually write. I've planned them all and set them up, dropped hints and everything, but they need to be unveiled. I've never written a novel before, so I don't know when exactly within the word count to drop the bombshells. I'm guessing I should be dropping them about now, and I am. Well, almost. Tomorrow's chapter that I write is going to be awesome, because I get to reveal something! (I'm way too excited about this).

Writing has been really good of late. I like this string of chapters because it explores a different side of Dylan, a side that I think we all potentially have and one which we don't release, but she's decided to. Life [in my own reality] has been somewhat... like a rollercoaster, and I'm finding I can pour my frustrations and own questions into my writing and have the characters work them out for me. This has resulted in improved spirits and a calm mind. I feel good, clean and clear - but have burdened my characters instead. But I'm going to help them out soon :)

There's been some strange inspirations lately, such as:

• Carroll's Alice in Wonderland
• The Twilight Directors Notebook (I don't know why) by director Catherine Hardwicke
• Sylar's theme song (such good music to work to, particularly for those darker scenes)
• "Ocean Avenue" by Yellowcard, which I based a scene off.
• "Friends" by Band of Skulls, which I also based another scene off of
• "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" by The Beatles - LSD ;)

There are some scenes in the book that come from real life. There are real people inside these characters; people whose own personality traits I have given to the characters. The places are based off real places. I like writing about what I know because no one else knows it, so it's nice to share.

Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18