Sunday, January 22, 2012

Cheers to Writing and New Friends

It's happened amigos! I've finally gotten to the point in writing book 2 where the words just seem to flow. Since I'm a pantser and don't outline, I usually don't gain momentum until I've finished various key scenes. Yesterday, I was able to get in 4,889 words! Now that I have the important chapters out of the way, I think I'll be able to get more words in by the end of the month.

I could have squeezed in another 2k last night, but I spend the evening chatting with my new author friend, Martha Bourke, who's new YA book, Jaguar Sun, I can't wait to get my hands on! She has a whole new take on shapeshifters and the December 12, 2012 Mayan prophecy.



After meeting Martha, I came to the realization that I love what I do! Being a writer, you meet the most wonderful people and everyone goes out of their way to help each other out. Maybe it's just an indie thing, but it's refreshing to be in a profession where authors help out other authors. I guess that's why I love being a part of ROW80, it's not only a challenge, but a way for writers to support each other.

I hope everyone has a great writing week!
Posted by Claudia Lefeve at 8:23 AM

6 comments:

  1. Jennette Marie PowellJanuary 22, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Almost 5k words in one day = awesome! Good work, and good luck this week!

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  2. Stacy GreenJanuary 22, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Great job on your progress and word count. 5000K in one day is amazing. Have a great week!

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  3. Robin MJanuary 22, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Good going. Love it when it flows. Jaguar sun sounds intriguing. will have to check it out. Cheer!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Now that's some serious productivity! Great job!

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  5. Vicki KeireJanuary 22, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Wow, that is a kick-aces word count! And I love how you stopped to talk with a friend- I need to be reminded that breaks are ok. Jaguar Sun does sound fascinating- I admit I find the whole Mayan Calendar 2012 thing rather intriguing.

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  6. Claudia LefeveJanuary 22, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Thanks everyone for the support! I've already gotten another 3k today :) Now I have to take a break to grade some papers.

    @Robin and @Vicki - I think the premise is awesome and I'm curious to see how Martha interpret the 2012 prophecy!

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