I just have to say that I’m pretty damn proud of myself. I’ve written 5,657 words on my Middle Grade novel since Thursday. I’ve written at least 1,000 every single day except for Saturday, on which I wrote 500 before I went to a friend’s wedding. I had every intention of writing 500 more after we got home, but I literally fell asleep with the laptop on my lap.
So I decided to make up for it yesterday by banging out over 2,000 words! That was the goal and I actually did it!
Writers often say that “ass in chair” works, but I’ve never realized just how well until I put my nose to the grindstone and did it. The story is flowing now, and everything seems to be coming together pretty well. I’m excited that the middle grade novel is almost done!
I also have to say a HUGE thanks to Dave White, Lauren Barnholdt, and Keri Mikulski. Not only have they all read the thing at some point, but they’ve been great friends pushing me along. Dave put the May 7th deadline to me, and Lauren has been busting my ass to write at least 1,000 words a day. You guys all rock!
Now, back to writing. Enough packing myself on the back. Ha!
Congrats Scott – I can’t imagine concentrating on a thing so intense as writing in that short an amount of time. One question: What’s the difference between a “middle grade novel” and just a “novel”? Is this a self-imposed judgment of quality or are you literally writing this for kids in middle school?
Congrats! I hope you finish it this weekend as planned. When I get that close to the end I have to pace myself, because I want to race to the finish line.
Thanks!! Totally agree. I’m trying to pace myself best I can, but it’s tough. I want to RUSH through. I guess that’s what re-writes are for, right?