Word Count: 11,062
Song of the Day: Fly by Sugar Ray
I spend a lot of time working on my current WIP. I should--after all, it is a work in progress. However, the question today is, do I spend too much time working on that particular project? It's not getting me to my word count goals, unfortunately. So, tomorrow, for my last day of August, I'm trying something new. I was given a Storymatic prompt a short while back, and I'm thinking this is the perfect opportunity to test it out. We'll see how it goes!
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
AIM Day 29
Word Count: 10,151
Song of the Day: A Little Piece of Heaven by Avenged Sevenfold
Reward yourself!
No, seriously. Meet your goals? Give yourself something for it! Two days until September, it looks like I may not meet my own goals, unless I get to some serious buckling down. I'd already decided that if I won NaNoWriMo I would buy myself some purple furniture for my new apartment. Since it appears I need some serious motivation to meet my 20k goal this month, if I somehow manage it, I'll buy myself some fun ice trays like these ones:
What would motivate you as a reward?
Song of the Day: A Little Piece of Heaven by Avenged Sevenfold
Reward yourself!
No, seriously. Meet your goals? Give yourself something for it! Two days until September, it looks like I may not meet my own goals, unless I get to some serious buckling down. I'd already decided that if I won NaNoWriMo I would buy myself some purple furniture for my new apartment. Since it appears I need some serious motivation to meet my 20k goal this month, if I somehow manage it, I'll buy myself some fun ice trays like these ones:
AIM Day 28
Word count: 9009 (I can't wait to have my computer back and get stuff typed up!!!)
Song of the day: Irene by Tobymac
Baby shoes! And they sparkle!!!! (My future daughters will be soooo spoiled.) Actually the inspiration is shopping for homegoods like decor and towels and such. What kinds of things would your character pick out? How would s/he decorate her/his place? Bet it's different than how you'd do your own.
AIM Day 27
Word count: 9009
Sing of the day: Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO
I'm catching up on posts since my power is out :0
Trapped indoors? Do a puzzle! Or better yet (for your WIP, anyway) do some plotting! I did both this weekend while hiding from Irene. (The pictures are of the same tree, btw, just different angles, of both the camera and the tree itself.)
How did you survive the weather, if it hit you?
Sing of the day: Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO
I'm catching up on posts since my power is out :0
Trapped indoors? Do a puzzle! Or better yet (for your WIP, anyway) do some plotting! I did both this weekend while hiding from Irene. (The pictures are of the same tree, btw, just different angles, of both the camera and the tree itself.)
How did you survive the weather, if it hit you?
Friday, August 26, 2011
AIM Day 26
Word count: 9009
Song of the day: U and Ur Hand by P!nk
Do something silly. My mom and I were shopping and I found this head piece. Never would I wear it, but I had to get a picture. Anyone else find that being silly makes you more creative?
Song of the day: U and Ur Hand by P!nk
Thursday, August 25, 2011
AIM Day 25
Word Count: 9,009
Song of the Day: A Little Piece of Heaven by Avenged Sevenfold
Anyone else hunkering down for this monster storm we're supposed to get? I've got canned veggies and cereal and a few other things I can eat without cooking; the battery supply is stocked; my ipod is charged; and my notebooks and pens are set. So if we get hit as hard as we're supposed to and the power goes out, I'm all set to sprawl out on the floor and do some hard-core plotting and writing--long hand, of course. Nothing like being trapped indoors to spark your creativity, eh?
Song of the Day: A Little Piece of Heaven by Avenged Sevenfold
Anyone else hunkering down for this monster storm we're supposed to get? I've got canned veggies and cereal and a few other things I can eat without cooking; the battery supply is stocked; my ipod is charged; and my notebooks and pens are set. So if we get hit as hard as we're supposed to and the power goes out, I'm all set to sprawl out on the floor and do some hard-core plotting and writing--long hand, of course. Nothing like being trapped indoors to spark your creativity, eh?
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
AIM Day 24
Word Count: 8341
Song of the Day: Pray for You by Jaron and the Long Road to Love (Thanks to Elizabeth Sogard for the suggestion.)
Today, I'm taking a break.
I didn't make that decision until seriously five minutes ago. I like to get in a few thousand words a day (cuz you can't edit a blank page, right?), but today that just ain't happenin'. It feels absolutely insane, but I think I need it. I've been staring at my open document (not a blank one, btw) all morning and into the afternoon, and I've gotten nothing written. Seriously, not a word. I was pretty much freakin' out.
So I'm taking a break. I have way too much on my mind right now to type out one coherent sentence, let alone 3 pages' worth. Unless I am struck dumb with the Lightingbolt of Inspiration, I will be sitting here plotting my NaNo project.
Do you take breaks from writing? Does it help you?
And since I mentioned it...Are you doing NaNo this year? What's your project?
Song of the Day: Pray for You by Jaron and the Long Road to Love (Thanks to Elizabeth Sogard for the suggestion.)
Today, I'm taking a break.
I didn't make that decision until seriously five minutes ago. I like to get in a few thousand words a day (cuz you can't edit a blank page, right?), but today that just ain't happenin'. It feels absolutely insane, but I think I need it. I've been staring at my open document (not a blank one, btw) all morning and into the afternoon, and I've gotten nothing written. Seriously, not a word. I was pretty much freakin' out.
So I'm taking a break. I have way too much on my mind right now to type out one coherent sentence, let alone 3 pages' worth. Unless I am struck dumb with the Lightingbolt of Inspiration, I will be sitting here plotting my NaNo project.
Do you take breaks from writing? Does it help you?
And since I mentioned it...Are you doing NaNo this year? What's your project?
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
AIM Day 23
Word Count: 8341
Song of the Day: According To You by Orianthi
Earthquake!!!
With the epicenter being only about 39 miles from here, a few of the nearby buildings sustained damage. Not ours, though. I spent the afternoon soothing nerves and assuring customers that we hadn't been ignoring them; we'd just evacuated the building. One of our agents called to check on us, and she said, "I hope you all have earthquake insurance!"
(That's probably a lot more funny if you spend 40 hours a week shuffling insurance calls to different people.)
Small as that little scare of ours was, comparatively, it got me thinking: What am I leaving behind if something happens? I always wanted to make a difference in the world, even just a small one. It would be fantastic to have a published book out there somewhere as a legacy, no? But first, it has to be written.
What do you want to be your legacy?
Song of the Day: According To You by Orianthi
With the epicenter being only about 39 miles from here, a few of the nearby buildings sustained damage. Not ours, though. I spent the afternoon soothing nerves and assuring customers that we hadn't been ignoring them; we'd just evacuated the building. One of our agents called to check on us, and she said, "I hope you all have earthquake insurance!"
(That's probably a lot more funny if you spend 40 hours a week shuffling insurance calls to different people.)
Small as that little scare of ours was, comparatively, it got me thinking: What am I leaving behind if something happens? I always wanted to make a difference in the world, even just a small one. It would be fantastic to have a published book out there somewhere as a legacy, no? But first, it has to be written.
What do you want to be your legacy?
Monday, August 22, 2011
AIM Day 22
Word Count: 8,205
Song of the Day: Hell on Heels by the Pistol Annies
Today, my advice is to have obnoxious friends.
Okay, maybe not obnoxious...
I met Stephanie in high school. We've been friends ever since. Stephanie is one of those people who could be considered to have an abraisive personality. She doesn't sugar coat things, and if she wants something, she'll let you know. I made the fortuitous decision to let Stephanie read the first few chapters of my current work in progress. At the moment, I've been writing the "candy scenes" so that I could stall as I was figuring out the next chapter. I had dinner with Stephanie last night, and she let me know that she is none-too-patiently waiting for the next few chapters of my WIP. Seeing as I won't send someone a chapter when I'm in the middle of it, I need to get this chapter done so she can read it. In the mean time, I know she'll nag me until it's done. That's motivation, for sure!
Song of the Day: Hell on Heels by the Pistol Annies
Today, my advice is to have obnoxious friends.
Okay, maybe not obnoxious...
I met Stephanie in high school. We've been friends ever since. Stephanie is one of those people who could be considered to have an abraisive personality. She doesn't sugar coat things, and if she wants something, she'll let you know. I made the fortuitous decision to let Stephanie read the first few chapters of my current work in progress. At the moment, I've been writing the "candy scenes" so that I could stall as I was figuring out the next chapter. I had dinner with Stephanie last night, and she let me know that she is none-too-patiently waiting for the next few chapters of my WIP. Seeing as I won't send someone a chapter when I'm in the middle of it, I need to get this chapter done so she can read it. In the mean time, I know she'll nag me until it's done. That's motivation, for sure!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
AIM Day 21
Word Count: 7258
Song of the Day: Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold
Listen to music your character might listen to.
I needed some new tunes, so I went a bit more angry and hardcore than I'm used to; Nightmare, the title track of A7x's 2010 album, is pretty dark, and it fits with two scenes I'm in the process of writing. Inspirational? Totally. In a dark, angry sorta way.
What type of music does your MC listen to?
Song of the Day: Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold
Listen to music your character might listen to.
I needed some new tunes, so I went a bit more angry and hardcore than I'm used to; Nightmare, the title track of A7x's 2010 album, is pretty dark, and it fits with two scenes I'm in the process of writing. Inspirational? Totally. In a dark, angry sorta way.
What type of music does your MC listen to?
Saturday, August 20, 2011
AIM Day 20
Word Count:7258
Song of the Day: Sweet Child O' Mine, Guns N' Roses
I didn't realize it until just now, but the song of the day goes with the advice--go shopping for baby clothes.
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Song of the Day: Sweet Child O' Mine, Guns N' Roses
I didn't realize it until just now, but the song of the day goes with the advice--go shopping for baby clothes.
\Well, not if you hate it, or something. I happen to love it, and I was going to a baby shower, so...tada! (It's got Pooh Bear on it, btw.) Do something you love! Other than writing. The happy juices will help you brainstorm. Yay!
What are your favorite activities to get creative?
Friday, August 19, 2011
AIM Day 19
Word Count: 6420
Song of the Day: Defying Gravity, the Chris Colfer version
You know that book, The Help?
The one that's being made into a movie?
The one that's been splayed all over the TV and the walls and all that?
It's huge, right? I want to write a book that's that big some day. I assume a lot of other aspiring authors do, too.
Fun little trivia fact: The author, Kathryn Stockett, received 60 rejection letters. It wasn't til query number 61 that an agent finally took interest in her book.
Makes you think, don't it?
Song of the Day: Defying Gravity, the Chris Colfer version
The one that's been splayed all over the TV and the walls and all that?
It's huge, right? I want to write a book that's that big some day. I assume a lot of other aspiring authors do, too.
Fun little trivia fact: The author, Kathryn Stockett, received 60 rejection letters. It wasn't til query number 61 that an agent finally took interest in her book.
Makes you think, don't it?
Thursday, August 18, 2011
AIM Day 18
Word Count: 6420
Song of the Day: Everything'll Be Alright (Will's Lullaby) by Joshua Radin
Today I've got an odd one. Shocking, I know.
Find inspiration in a bad critique.
A few days ago, I got a critique that I felt was unduly harsh. Every tiny thing was torn to shreds, and it seemed like the critter didn't enjoy my style or what I had written. At first, I was upset. I couldn't figure out why this person was even bothering with my piece if s/he found it so horrid. A few days out now, I've come to terms with it. I know not everyone is going to like what I write or how I write it. After all the passion wore off, I decided to use the bad review to make my writing stronger.
How do you handle negative comments on your work?
Song of the Day: Everything'll Be Alright (Will's Lullaby) by Joshua Radin
Today I've got an odd one. Shocking, I know.
Find inspiration in a bad critique.
A few days ago, I got a critique that I felt was unduly harsh. Every tiny thing was torn to shreds, and it seemed like the critter didn't enjoy my style or what I had written. At first, I was upset. I couldn't figure out why this person was even bothering with my piece if s/he found it so horrid. A few days out now, I've come to terms with it. I know not everyone is going to like what I write or how I write it. After all the passion wore off, I decided to use the bad review to make my writing stronger.
How do you handle negative comments on your work?
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
AIM Day 17
Word Count: 5856
Song of the Day: Only Fooling Myself by Kate Voegel
Watch your favorite show.
Song of the Day: Only Fooling Myself by Kate Voegel
Watch your favorite show.
At the moment, mine is Supernatural. It's got hot men running around with sharp objects. And the one in the middle? He's my Shock, my leading male character. And he is super hot!!
All the happy hormones that come from watching the show, and watching Jared Padaleki, aka Sam, aka Shock, work themselves into my writing. I LOVE Shock, and I'm pretty sure it shows.
Which of your characters is your favorite?
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
AIM Day 16
Word Count: 5572
Song of the Day: Addicted (Acoustic) by Saving Abel
Read outside your genre.
I've heard this from a number of published authors; when they're working on a project, they don't read anything in their genre. Right now, I'm writing a piece that is in the SciFi genre. Therefore, I'm reading Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling. Little different.
What do you read when you're writing?
Song of the Day: Addicted (Acoustic) by Saving Abel
Read outside your genre.
I've heard this from a number of published authors; when they're working on a project, they don't read anything in their genre. Right now, I'm writing a piece that is in the SciFi genre. Therefore, I'm reading Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling. Little different.
What do you read when you're writing?
Monday, August 15, 2011
AIM Day 15
Word Count: 5572
Song of the Day: Broken, Secondhand Serenade
My place has never been cleaner than the night before a major assignment is due. This was a new phenomenon to my roommate in Hong Kong. Apparently it's a Western thing.
I don't exactly have a school assignment due, but I am having a procedure done tomorrow which requires that I fill out paperwork about my medical history. What am I doing instead? Yep, plotting and writing.
What do you use writing to procrastinate on?
Song of the Day: Broken, Secondhand Serenade
My place has never been cleaner than the night before a major assignment is due. This was a new phenomenon to my roommate in Hong Kong. Apparently it's a Western thing.
I don't exactly have a school assignment due, but I am having a procedure done tomorrow which requires that I fill out paperwork about my medical history. What am I doing instead? Yep, plotting and writing.
What do you use writing to procrastinate on?
Sunday, August 14, 2011
AIM Day 14
Word Count: 5572
Song of the Day: Supermassive Black Hole by Muse
Today's inspiration: distraction.
Song of the Day: Supermassive Black Hole by Muse
Today's inspiration: distraction.
See, that lovely weekend at the beach turned not so lovely. Unfortunately, being all pale and whatnot, I got a nice burn. Through SPF 50 sunscreen. Mostly on my legs, thank goodness, though it does make walking, and especially stairs, a bit difficult. Therefore, I'm sitting at my desk writing, bathing my legs in aloe. Yay, distractions!!
Saturday, August 13, 2011
AIM Day 13
Word count: same as yesterday
Song of the Day: Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffet
Today's inspiration is brought to you courtesy of Virginia Beach. Change of scenery! Yeah, so I'm not getting in any sort of word count today, but my characters are seemingly enjoying the salty air as much as I am and are talking much more freely. I'll have a lot to put on paper--er, screen--when I get back.
Friday, August 12, 2011
AIM Day 12
Word count: uhh...roughly 1k more than yesterday
Song of the day: Toes by Zac Brown Band
Yeah, so I'm on the road and therefore don't have access to my documents, but I got in more than a thousand words today. Yay!
Anywho my brilliance for the day: set a time limit. Those more than a thousand words today? I wrote them in two half hour increments. While answering the phone at work. Doable!
Do you set time limits for concentrated writing?
Thursday, August 11, 2011
AIM Day 11
Word Count: 4,540
Song of the Day: Rollin' in the Deep, by Adele
It's entirely possible that I'm not entirely sane.
I know what you're thinking: "NOOOOOO, really?!? Shocking..."
But, hey now. Don't go judgin' me too harshly. There's a bunch of other artistic types out there, and can you honestly say you're not the same way? I mean, honestly?
Today's inspiration: Embrace your insanity. It makes you who you are; it flavors your work; without those voices and pictures and whatnot in your head, where would you be? I, for one, would have nothing of the incredible adventure I'm in the middle of interpreting. My life would be no where near as interesting. I am partially insane, and I love every minute of it. Or most of them, at least.
Anyone else ready to admit to their insanity?
Song of the Day: Rollin' in the Deep, by Adele
It's entirely possible that I'm not entirely sane.
I know what you're thinking: "NOOOOOO, really?!? Shocking..."
But, hey now. Don't go judgin' me too harshly. There's a bunch of other artistic types out there, and can you honestly say you're not the same way? I mean, honestly?
Today's inspiration: Embrace your insanity. It makes you who you are; it flavors your work; without those voices and pictures and whatnot in your head, where would you be? I, for one, would have nothing of the incredible adventure I'm in the middle of interpreting. My life would be no where near as interesting. I am partially insane, and I love every minute of it. Or most of them, at least.
Anyone else ready to admit to their insanity?
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