Author Topic: The Any Words a Day Club (Read 4920 times)

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #50 on:** October 16, 2018, 10:22:31 AM »

Quote from: TheLadyNyra on October 16, 2018, 09:44:33 AM

8962...

Do not even ask!

Is about to fall asleep at her desk and thinks her brain may now be completely fried.

TheLadyNyra · « **Reply #51 on:** October 17, 2018, 07:16:56 AM »

2310 today.

An average of 2678 over my five days away from the day job.

I now have five 12 hour shifts to face over the rest of the week, so no more words now until Monday :( So sad as I really got on a roll there!

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #52 on:** October 17, 2018, 11:34:55 AM »

Exactly 40 words today. That's a new low for me except when it's 0.

TheLadyNyra · « **Reply #53 on:** October 18, 2018, 06:02:32 AM »

Quote from: Maggie Ann on October 17, 2018, 11:34:55 AM

Exactly 40 words today. That's a new low for me except when it's 0.

But you wrote something! All I wrote today is this post!

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #54 on:** October 18, 2018, 06:08:41 AM »

Quote from: TheLadyNyra on October 18, 2018, 06:02:32 AM

Quote from: Maggie Ann on October 17, 2018, 11:34:55 AM
Exactly 40 words today. That's a new low for me except when it's 0.

But you wrote something! All I wrote today is this post!

And now I wrote this post.

VisitasKeat · « **Reply #55 on:** October 19, 2018, 12:02:11 AM »

TheLadyNyra · « **Reply #56 on:** October 19, 2018, 07:42:56 AM »

Managed to sneak in 405 words this evening.

Definitely won't be able to do that again until Monday - taking medical emergency calls during nights of a weekend is not conducive to writing during my breaks. Will probably be trying to catch 10 mins of snoozing during them.

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #57 on:** October 19, 2018, 11:18:42 AM »

Somewhere around 800 words. I forgot to check the count exactly.

VisitasKeat · « **Reply #58 on:** October 20, 2018, 01:06:27 AM »

739 + Online research

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #59 on:** October 20, 2018, 01:11:30 AM »

Quote from: VisitasKeat on October 20, 2018, 01:06:27 AM

739 + Online research

There's always something to research, isn't there. Just when you think you've got it all, you write something that you have to check back on.

1420 this morning.

VisitasKeat · « **Reply #60 on:** October 20, 2018, 01:36:51 AM »

Quote from: Maggie Ann on October 20, 2018, 01:11:30 AM

Quote from: VisitasKeat on October 20, 2018, 01:06:27 AM
739 + Online research

There's always something to research, isn't there. Just when you think you've got it all, you write something that you have to check back on.

1420 this morning.

On the contrary, I first check the facticity of the world building before I write!

I stop the moment the current Scene In Progress (SIP) exposes my ignorance on certain aspects that would make the narration more real and enjoyable. I can waive off these things s little bit if it is a fantasy story. But that liberty cannot be taken for other genres excepting perhaps horror.

I really don't allow myself to get uptight about the total WC for the WEP session as long as I hit a minimum of 500. Actually, the WC depends on the scope of the present scene right? I try to show more if think the WC can be increased without overdoing or boring.

Happy writing!

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #61 on:** October 20, 2018, 09:24:45 AM »

1425 today.

VisitasKeat · « **Reply #62 on:** October 20, 2018, 11:58:49 PM »

1006 + online research

TheLadyNyra · « **Reply #63 on:** October 21, 2018, 02:53:34 AM »

I managed a sneak 197 last night on my breaks.

EllieL · « **Reply #64 on:** October 21, 2018, 11:50:10 AM »

Holy crikey! I got in 5594 words today! That's the most i've done in a long while. The words were just flowing today. Hated to stop but my brain eventually drained and needed the break.

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #65 on:** October 21, 2018, 11:53:42 AM »

Quote from: EllieL on October 21, 2018, 11:50:10 AM

Holy crikey! I got in 5594 words today! That's the most i've done in a long while. The words were just flowing today. Hated to stop but my brain eventually drained and needed the break.

Awesome!

1243. Not too bad, but I just couldn't seem to get comfortable. I'll have to try another chair.

VisitasKeat · « **Reply #66 on:** October 22, 2018, 12:45:48 AM »

1067 + online research

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #67 on:** October 22, 2018, 03:48:12 AM »

2,040. Sunday is always my best day.

VisitasKeat · « **Reply #68 on:** October 24, 2018, 01:14:21 AM »

1458 + online research + offline research

Didn't have previous WEP session.

Kay Inglis · « **Reply #69 on:** October 24, 2018, 02:27:07 AM »

None, but I have managed to set up my account here and put a book in my signature - that counts as work, right?

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #70 on:** October 24, 2018, 02:50:59 AM »

Quote from: Kay Inglis on October 24, 2018, 02:27:07 AM

None, but I have managed to set up my account here and put a book in my signature - that counts as work, right?

Absolutely.

580 today plus messing around with downloads from my AlphaSmart.

First, nothing at all happened. Then I realized it might be the cable. Switched cables and the file downloaded to Word. Then I sat down to write, but the words weren't appearing on the screen or were very, very delayed. Hmmm. So, what do the IT people tell you to do first? Turn it off and turn it on again. Yup, that worked, but all that took up most of my writing time.

Maybe I can carve out an hour later on.

TheLadyNyra · « **Reply #71 on:** October 24, 2018, 10:42:12 AM »

Yesterday I managed a whole 73 words!

Today I got myself back into the swing and managed 2877.

I'm 1950 above where I planned to be so far this week

Long may it continue that way while I have two weeks off work (although I have a lot of decorating planned

Kay Inglis · « **Reply #72 on:** October 24, 2018, 07:39:24 PM »

I'll put it on record that my WIP (working title "Otherwise") is currently at the 11 862 work mark. This thread will probably serve to remind me how regularly I fail to reach my theoretical target of 1000 words a day! But, of course, it is all about letting the story write itself in its own time. Although finishing a project is good too. I have at least two unfinished novels on file.

TheLadyNyra · « **Reply #73 on:** October 26, 2018, 10:31:19 AM »

Was going slow today, until this evening and then BAM!

3142 I finished on :) Rather pleased.

TheLadyNyra · « **Reply #74 on:** October 27, 2018, 08:58:28 AM »

2892 today!

I'm on a roll! Long Live Annual Leave!

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #75 on:** October 27, 2018, 10:33:44 AM »

Quote from: TheLadyNyra on October 27, 2018, 08:58:28 AM

2892 today!

I'm on a roll! Long Live Annual Leave!

Definitely on a roll.

483. I had to stop and do some more research. It's frustrating when the research is contradictory. I feel an author's note coming on.

VisitasKeat · « **Reply #76 on:** October 28, 2018, 01:17:33 AM »

1201

Didn't have previous three WEP sessions.

TheLadyNyra · « **Reply #77 on:** October 28, 2018, 10:24:54 AM »

Ugh, I ended up deleting most of what I wrote today (almost 1100 words gone!)

I still managed a gain of 298 words though. Could have been worse. And I'm in the right place to carry on tomorrow :)

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #78 on:** October 28, 2018, 10:34:29 AM »

Nothing but research today but I finally got the conflicting info resolved. With all the new info I've found, I'm going to have to do a lot of inserting into what I've already written. That's a good thing. It will move the story along nicely.

Kay Inglis · « **Reply #79 on:** October 29, 2018, 08:46:24 PM »

Now at 13 712 words. You will see why I didn't sign up to the 2K words a day thread!

It takes me about a year to write a book. I have nothing but admiration for those who take part in NaNoWriMo and can write a novel in a month!

TheLadyNyra · « **Reply #80 on:** October 29, 2018, 10:59:36 PM »

I managed 112 words yesterday, but I also managed to finish decorating the office!

Moving everything back in today, so hopefully more words on the way :)

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #81 on:** October 30, 2018, 12:57:56 AM »

I forgot to check my word count yesterday but it's somewhere up around 1400.

My dog and I have reached an understanding. He can cuddle up to me and rest his head against my alphasmart as long as his ears don't cover any essential keys. Maybe now I can get a few more words in at home.

TheLadyNyra · « **Reply #82 on:** October 31, 2018, 11:07:02 AM »

Ugh. Nothing yesterday, but today I managed to scrape together 848 words.

I need to pick up the pace again - but at least it's something, right?

TheLadyNyra · « **Reply #83 on:** November 02, 2018, 10:27:33 AM »

1190 today of one of my works day. A lot of reading through and making decisions on another! Very productive over all :D

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #84 on:** November 02, 2018, 11:01:16 AM »

783 today.

TheLadyNyra · « **Reply #85 on:** November 03, 2018, 11:14:39 AM »

I managed 3026 today, but I think that a bunch are going to end up being scrapped tomorrow. I'm thinking my second scene would be better from the Hero's POV rather than the heroines. Oh well.

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #86 on:** November 05, 2018, 08:02:51 AM »

1983 today and I feel better about where the story is going.

VisitasKeat · « **Reply #87 on:** November 05, 2018, 11:41:26 PM »

623 words using 7 inch Android tablet and wireless headphone.

Music used:

Chillout Luxury Night Lounge MEGAMIX https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PftacaRg47Y

Didn't have previous WEP session.

VisitasKeat · « **Reply #88 on:** November 07, 2018, 01:27:39 AM »

1038 using 7 inch Android tablet and wireless headphone.

Music used: Late Night flight Vegas - DJ Maretimo

Standing and typing + sitting and typing

VisitasKeat · « **Reply #89 on:** November 09, 2018, 01:56:20 AM »

657 using 7 inch Android tablet and wireless headphone.

Sitting & typing + standing & typing

Music used: Piano instrumental

VisitasKeat · « **Reply #90 on:** November 09, 2018, 11:13:45 PM »

1082 using 7 inch Android tablet and wireless headphone.

Sitting & typing + standing & typing

Music used: Hotel Costes - Vol 4

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C3SZ8IZUeLA

Okay, back to editing & to the EIP thread!

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #91 on:** November 13, 2018, 12:27:08 AM »

2342 words yesterday. It was a good day.

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #92 on:** November 14, 2018, 12:15:29 PM »

1922 today.

I could have continued but for the first time, I ran out of room on my AlphaSmart. I'll have to delete some files but I've already transferred them to Word so it's okay.

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #93 on:** November 15, 2018, 10:40:10 PM »

1540 and happy to get something down. Today is way too busy to get anything written but it never hurts to step away for a day.

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #94 on:** November 16, 2018, 11:43:12 PM »

I managed 283 words yesterday in between people in and out of my house. I'm just happy I didn't break my writing streak.

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #95 on:** November 20, 2018, 06:04:01 AM »

2,550 yesterday. Nothing today. I always take Monday off. And sometimes Tuesday through Saturday.

Anyone else out there?

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #96 on:** November 27, 2018, 02:33:09 AM »

1962 for a decent writing day and it was also a very good year.

The Doctor · « **Reply #97 on:** November 27, 2018, 03:15:09 AM »

I've set myself a target of 500 words every day in 2019. And it doesn't matter if those words are spread over more than one story (I have numerous wips).

I'm unofficially starting today and reached 936 words (spread over two different stories).

Maggie Ann · « **Reply #98 on:** November 27, 2018, 05:06:42 AM »

Quote from: The Doctor on November 27, 2018, 03:15:09 AM

I've set myself a target of 500 words every day in 2019. And it doesn't matter if those words are spread over more than one story (I have numerous wips).

I'm unofficially starting today and reached 936 words (spread over two different stories).

Nice start!

VisitasKeat · « **Reply #99 on:** November 28, 2018, 01:03:41 AM »

Zero words + online research

Part 1 of novel over.

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