Writing Thoughts as Nanowrimo August hits the final stretch
Just cracked 30,000 words on the novel in a month. Still behind, but moving forward.
A few things have struck me as I've gone into hyper-drive these past few days to get this book done.
1. For some reason, I spent much of this month struggling to write even 1,500 words a day, now with the press of needing to kick out a minimum of 3,000 a day, I'm hitting the larger goal, while still doing lots of other stuff. Somehow, it is easier to write twice as much daily than the original need. And finally, my book is moving in a direction.
2. Much of the reason I decided to do novel in a month was to reenergize myself in regards to writing and my own writing ability. While the book I'm writing is fraught with major flaws, I feel as though the process is really working for me now. Everywhere I go, I'm getting ideas for future stories, and I have greater confidence in my ability to bring these stories to life.
3. Watching fan-made music videos on my breaks between 45 minute writing sessions, I came to grips with something that has really been blocking my writing this past year:
For all of you that are struggling with the weight of words as the month barrels towards its close, I hope these thoughts are helpful. Remember, just keep running for your goal! You can do it! Success is the persistent realization of a worthy goal or idea, as Earl Nightingale says. So long as you stay in the race, you'll cross the finish line. The only question is when.
Love and Hugs :)
Vash
A few things have struck me as I've gone into hyper-drive these past few days to get this book done.
1. For some reason, I spent much of this month struggling to write even 1,500 words a day, now with the press of needing to kick out a minimum of 3,000 a day, I'm hitting the larger goal, while still doing lots of other stuff. Somehow, it is easier to write twice as much daily than the original need. And finally, my book is moving in a direction.
2. Much of the reason I decided to do novel in a month was to reenergize myself in regards to writing and my own writing ability. While the book I'm writing is fraught with major flaws, I feel as though the process is really working for me now. Everywhere I go, I'm getting ideas for future stories, and I have greater confidence in my ability to bring these stories to life.
3. Watching fan-made music videos on my breaks between 45 minute writing sessions, I came to grips with something that has really been blocking my writing this past year:
- What is a "great" story?
- Do I have what it takes to write it?
- Would I even recognize greatness if I saw it?
- Are my interests, by nature, not great?
- And because of that, am I doomed before I begin?
For all of you that are struggling with the weight of words as the month barrels towards its close, I hope these thoughts are helpful. Remember, just keep running for your goal! You can do it! Success is the persistent realization of a worthy goal or idea, as Earl Nightingale says. So long as you stay in the race, you'll cross the finish line. The only question is when.
Love and Hugs :)
Vash