Camp NaNoWriMo August 2011 - Day 18

[ladyseishou]

Day 18 - 13 days remaining



The greatest rules of dramatic writing are conflict, conflict and conflict. 


- James Frey

Today's word count is 29,032! If your story seems to be coming up short Nano Writers, one of the easiest things to do to s-t-r-e-t-c-h your plot is to add in more trouble for your protagonist. Think of conflict as the petrol that makes your story go-go-go and fill it up! And it doesn't have to be all save-the-world stuff - it could be as simple a thing as your MC can't find his keys one morning to start up the old dirigible. Not only does a simple scene like this pump up your word count but it also makes a steam punk type protagonist seem a little more down-to-earth.

Questions, Nano Writer? Shout outs? Writer fuel recommendations? Me, I've been doing matcha shots (powdered green tea - very thick and very green). It's all good! Keep writing!

Comments

[dark_kana]

Conflicts ... Well, my MC suddenly decided she is switching names and jobs. *rolls eyes*
Anyway, there is a conflict, since yesterday evening when I was trying to fall asleep. I love my night-time plotbunnies. :p
So, a crazy collegue of my MC is going to attact her today ...
Time to catch up on my wordcount... ^^ *sharpens pencil*

[ladyseishou]

Oh night-time plotbunnies are the best! I keep a stack of 3x5 cards and a pen nearby in case I get bitten ;-)

And ouch! Hope your MC survives the attack! Good luck with catching up on your word count!

[dark_kana]

They are! There is always a notebook and a pen next to my bed as well. ^^ Often used. :p

She does. But then he escapes and is so angry that he tries again the next day. With a knife (the first time he attacked it was with an iron bar). And she survives again. Even breaks his arm. :p