And so it begins...

[ladyseishou]

Day 1 - 29 days remaining

Starting a book you've been looking forward to writing is like opening a box of Godiva chocolates. Actually, that's not a good analogy in my case, seeing as I'd rather have a nice challenging bag of pork scratchings. And I mean the well 'ard British variety, which rate a 10 on the Mohs scale, not the softer US pork rinds. But I digress. The point is that you embark on a voyage of delicious discovery. Okay, you might lose a dental filling along the way, but the overall effect is one of diverse taste sensations and something truly satisfying to crunch down on.

- Karen Traviss (on starting a new book)



Open the box and let your characters out!

Today's quote was suggested by Nano Writer cheyinka (thanks!) and is especially appropriate: today you embark on a fantastic voyage of discovery! Leave behind the nay-sayers and critics, watch as they disappear, standing there on the ever distant shore, as a lusty wind fills the sails of the ship that will carry you through uncharted waters to a land that no one has ever seen before... the adventure begins now!

Let us know how you're doing! Comment here and tell us your word count for the day (aim for 1,667 or better) or share an excerpt of the day's writings. Say if you need an encouraging word (or two) or something stronger ;-)to keep you going...

And as always Nano Writer, keep writing!

Comments

[juliet]

1836! Over the day's target :) And I have the start of the next scene in my head (may even do a little more writing later if I'm in the mood).

(edit) hurrah, up to 2258. Will stop now :)

[ladyseishou]

Great progress! And stopping at the start of a scene is a good technique to use to keep the momentum!