I want to kill them all

[being-lola-star.livejournal.com]

I've just realized that I hate my characters. The whole lot of them.

I started out really excited and enjoying what I was doing but around day 12 I fell behind and have now been playing catch-up. The problem is, everything I've written since then seems rushed and filler. What originally seemed reasonable is now a total load of crap. The step-father is apparently suffering from some kind of mental retardation. I don't have any idea where my plot has gone but it seems to be flying Westjet as far away from me as possible.

I'm still behind but I just want to delete stuff and start again! HELP!

How do you motivate yourself when you realize that maybe quantity isn't quality?

I want to kill them all

[being-lola-star.livejournal.com]

I've just realized that I hate my characters. The whole lot of them.

I started out really excited and enjoying what I was doing but around day 12 I fell behind and have now been playing catch-up. The problem is, everything I've written since then seems rushed and filler. What originally seemed reasonable is now a total load of crap. The step-father is apparently suffering from some kind of mental retardation. I don't have any idea where my plot has gone but it seems to be flying Westjet as far away from me as possible.

I'm still behind but I just want to delete stuff and start again! HELP!

How do you motivate yourself when you realize that maybe quantity isn't quality?

(no subject)

[aleeeeeeex.livejournal.com]

Ohell.

After hitting today's goal of 25,005 I realized just how far I was from completing my novel. In comparison to NaNo only being half over my novel seems to be about 1/8th complete or less. I'm enjoying my writing pace and plot pace at the moment and am well considering trailing off into December if it meant completion of my first draft.

As for discussion: Who else has stumbled across this problem? Are you doing anything to resolve it? Like cutting the potential original idea into a sequel or trilogy? Or perhaps you are cutting out parts of your story? Oooor just continuing on through December like I am doing because I am a silly goose. ;)

I am really curious. ♥

(no subject)

[aleeeeeeex.livejournal.com]

Ohell.

After hitting today's goal of 25,005 I realized just how far I was from completing my novel. In comparison to NaNo only being half over my novel seems to be about 1/8th complete or less. I'm enjoying my writing pace and plot pace at the moment and am well considering trailing off into December if it meant completion of my first draft.

As for discussion: Who else has stumbled across this problem? Are you doing anything to resolve it? Like cutting the potential original idea into a sequel or trilogy? Or perhaps you are cutting out parts of your story? Oooor just continuing on through December like I am doing because I am a silly goose. ;)

I am really curious. ♥

Geeky T shirt slogans

[bailzzararco.livejournal.com]

One of my minor characters is a computer geek, he's fat, but really smart, and basically a nice guy. I have him wearing a shirt with a slogan on it, but I can't think of one. Please help me out. The slogan can also have a picture with it. It will help me flesh out this character and also help with my word count. Thanks!

Geeky T shirt slogans

[bailzzararco.livejournal.com]

One of my minor characters is a computer geek, he's fat, but really smart, and basically a nice guy. I have him wearing a shirt with a slogan on it, but I can't think of one. Please help me out. The slogan can also have a picture with it. It will help me flesh out this character and also help with my word count. Thanks!

(no subject)

[jynxgirl.livejournal.com]

Daily Word Count

Post your Daily Word Count here!
Remember, no excerpts please. That is in a separate post!

Keep up the good work everyone! Remember, every word is a step towards your goal.

(no subject)

[jynxgirl.livejournal.com]

Daily Word Count

Post your Daily Word Count here!
Remember, no excerpts please. That is in a separate post!

Keep up the good work everyone! Remember, every word is a step towards your goal.

(no subject)

[jynxgirl.livejournal.com]

Daily Excerpt Post

Post an excerpt of your novel here!
Please try to keep it under 1500 words. Thanks!

(no subject)

[jynxgirl.livejournal.com]

Daily Excerpt Post

Post an excerpt of your novel here!
Please try to keep it under 1500 words. Thanks!

(no subject)

[jynxgirl.livejournal.com]

Nanodaysprints is now open!

(no subject)

[jynxgirl.livejournal.com]

Nanodaysprints is now open!

Challenge suggestions?

[takatohedgehog.livejournal.com]

So I've finally gotten up to the part where I need to start planning out my challenges for my MC to face. I don't read that many books where the MCs have to go up against challenges, but for the sake of NOT ripping off Harry Potter, I want to do something original. I know I want something to do with one of the rivers that cross through the Underworld (believe it or not, there are about five more than the Styx, but the Styx is the one that's more well known than the others), and I know that they all need to take place in the Underworld.

I want suggestions. Please help me out? I'm looking for challenges of strength, courage, wisdom, heart and mind.

Challenge suggestions?

[takatohedgehog.livejournal.com]

So I've finally gotten up to the part where I need to start planning out my challenges for my MC to face. I don't read that many books where the MCs have to go up against challenges, but for the sake of NOT ripping off Harry Potter, I want to do something original. I know I want something to do with one of the rivers that cross through the Underworld (believe it or not, there are about five more than the Styx, but the Styx is the one that's more well known than the others), and I know that they all need to take place in the Underworld.

I want suggestions. Please help me out? I'm looking for challenges of strength, courage, wisdom, heart and mind.

(no subject)

[storywriter84.livejournal.com]

I think I hate the tone of my book. It's completely my fault. I'm not sure what I'm doing. When things get really serious, I'm tempted to put a lot of swear words in that scene, whether people are saying it out loud or in their thoughts. But that doesn't seem to fit with the other scenes, so I haven't been writing them in, just thinking them.

Also, I've written far more at the this point then I have last year at this point. I'm taking this as a good sign. I'm not sure of my exact plot though, so I have characters showing up that I have no idea about. Seriously. I'll be typing away and the next thing I know there's a little girl running through the door for a hug. Then I have to stop and figure out where the girl came from. It's crazy.

Right now, the scene is really dark. Violent to a degree. At the moment it doesn't really fit with the tone of the rest of the story. I keep flipping back and forth between three different . . . varieties? I have no idea.

I probably shouldn't worry about it now, but it's starting to bother me. Anyone else having similar problems?

(no subject)

[storywriter84.livejournal.com]

I think I hate the tone of my book. It's completely my fault. I'm not sure what I'm doing. When things get really serious, I'm tempted to put a lot of swear words in that scene, whether people are saying it out loud or in their thoughts. But that doesn't seem to fit with the other scenes, so I haven't been writing them in, just thinking them.

Also, I've written far more at the this point then I have last year at this point. I'm taking this as a good sign. I'm not sure of my exact plot though, so I have characters showing up that I have no idea about. Seriously. I'll be typing away and the next thing I know there's a little girl running through the door for a hug. Then I have to stop and figure out where the girl came from. It's crazy.

Right now, the scene is really dark. Violent to a degree. At the moment it doesn't really fit with the tone of the rest of the story. I keep flipping back and forth between three different . . . varieties? I have no idea.

I probably shouldn't worry about it now, but it's starting to bother me. Anyone else having similar problems?

My brain shuts off when I sprint....

[ladyerlynne.livejournal.com]

...and I come up with crazy sentences. Like this excerpt from a guy who's afraid of the colour green:

"Olives
Peppers
Mold

Emeralds
Frogs
Gardening

American monies
LIBYA"


Also, I was sleep-writing. >_>

I remember writing half this paragraph, and the other half I don't remember at all:

 

"Alex asked her name and she identified herself. She was a muse and every writer has one. A lot of them are hidden because not everyone should be allowed the same resources."


And these last words I don't remember at all.

"THIS IS WHERE THERE IS WORDS OF PRAISE"

...so, what are the most absurd things you've written recently?

another winner!

[skepanie.livejournal.com]

I bet you guys are sick of seeing this (and last year was sucko for me so I know where you're coming from), but last night, I WON!! I am super excited - I did not actually plan to get to 50k so early, it just sort of happened (although I still have to keep writing until I hopefully finish this thing during November).

thank yous are in order to the friendly folks in the sprint rooms and the delightful mods who run them! a resounding UNF UNF UNF to you all :)

good luck to everyone still working!

another winner!

[skepanie.livejournal.com]

I bet you guys are sick of seeing this (and last year was sucko for me so I know where you're coming from), but last night, I WON!! I am super excited - I did not actually plan to get to 50k so early, it just sort of happened (although I still have to keep writing until I hopefully finish this thing during November).

thank yous are in order to the friendly folks in the sprint rooms and the delightful mods who run them! a resounding UNF UNF UNF to you all :)

good luck to everyone still working!

NANOEVENINGSPRINTS are Open!

[jupitersings.livejournal.com]

What?: NANOEVENINGSPRINTS

When?: 8pm-11pm EST

Moderator?: JupiterSings86

NANOEVENINGSPRINTS are Open!

[jupitersings.livejournal.com]

What?: NANOEVENINGSPRINTS

When?: 8pm-11pm EST

Moderator?: JupiterSings86

Eeeeeek---I did it!!!

[aislingthebard.livejournal.com]

57731, as of five pm. Now--to finish the story...

Eeeeeek---I did it!!!

[aislingthebard.livejournal.com]

57731, as of five pm. Now--to finish the story...

A NIGHT OF WRITING DANGEROUSLY! EEK!

[writingvixen.livejournal.com]

Details below the cut: ( Read more... )

A NIGHT OF WRITING DANGEROUSLY! EEK!

[writingvixen.livejournal.com]

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same ol same ol

[bottleimp.livejournal.com]

No way am I hitting 50K with this story. Dammit. I just don't think there's enough stuff to do it.

same ol same ol

[bottleimp.livejournal.com]

No way am I hitting 50K with this story. Dammit. I just don't think there's enough stuff to do it.