Almost 2k words...

...in about 45 minutes. Not bad if I do say so myself. I would love to write more tonight, especially this next scene with the music producer, but I can barely keep my eyes open. Writing will have to wait until I get some sleep, because I'm pretty sure I didn't get much of it last night.

Current word count: 28k words. (Still ridiculously behind, but not as bad)

Shame on me.

Okay, I know, I haven't posted in a while. I haven't written much either. I'm currently behind (again, after catching up and falling behind again multiple times), and I'm trying hard to get caught up. I'm currently locked up in the bedroom with a glass of wine and I'm not allowed to leave until I make some sizeable progress. So wish me luck.

Yeah, hi, it's me.

I know, I haven't posted in a few days. Well, I haven't been writing either. I got behind on my word count due entirely to life circumstances, and I got so frustrated on being behind that I just stopped. However, as soon as my boyfriend caught wind of that news it was over. He refuses to let me give up, so I was told to sit my butt down and write. Now. He even turned off ESPN so I could write better. So now I'm writing like mad to get caught up. I'm a few thousand away from that right now, but I'm gonna stay up a little while longer (yes, it's almost two in the morning, and yes I have a staff meeting tomorrow afternoon) and see how much I can get done before my brain gives out on me.

Current word count: 17353

Yay for word wars!!

I just had a word war with a facebook writing buddy, and I made some progress! 700 words! I'll take that, yes sir!

Oh, crap...

I guess it's really easy to get behind and not realize just how behind you are...I just went to input my word count and noticed that not only did I not write at all yesterday, I barely wrote anything the day before. Oh great. Looks like it's time for an all-nighter. Problem is, I'm not feeling incredibly motivated recently...ugh. I can't believe this. I am doing so well with this story! I can't be pooping out now! :(

Ready for some turmoil...

I'm about to write a scene in which my poor MC goes through something emotionally painful. Here's a preview of the lead-in:

She took a few steps to the closet, hesitated, and then stepped forward so her hand reached the doorknob. "Okay, here we go..." she breathed, opening the door as if something was about to jump out at her. She looked down, spotting the black bag. She simply stared at it for a minute, almost afraid to touch it. She shouldn't be so terrified of this. This is going to be a good thing. Eventually. Anabelle reached down carefully, gripping the tied handles firmly and lifting. It was heavier than she remembered. She didn't remember much from that night, however. Had she even carried this bag, or was it Trish? Or her mom? She had no idea. She reached down with her other hand, pulling it out of the closet and bringing it over towards the kitchen table. How would she do this? Sit at the table, and take one item out at a time? That sounded reasonable. The set the bag next to her chair, then seated herself. She took a deep breath, then reached down and untied the handles.

(btw, current word count is 14083)

Slowly but surely...

That's how my novel is going right now. I lost momentum over the weekend, but I'm determined to make it up. I'm currently at 12,151 words, which is a little more than I need for today, so at least I'm ahead. I don't remember being this ahead this consistently the last two years, so that's a good sign.

I feel really bad for my MC right now...I'm about to write a scene where she goes through her parents' belongings that were found in the car the night they crashed. That's gonna be a whole mess of emotional turmoil. Poor thing.