Today felt really slow—4300 words between 9:00 and 3:10, with an hour break for some kettlebell swings and lunch. So, actually, about 5:10 clocked for about 800 words/hour, which I think is about where I’ve been. I think I can do better, but it probably would have involved planning more beforehand (cue chiding from @ABEhrhardt).… Continue reading Development diaries, 1-8-2015: A Weird West novel of manners
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Development diaries, 1-7-2015: The possibility that Esker’s mind is damaged
Good day. I worked more or less straight from 8:15-12:45, minus at least five pee breaks, and dialed in about 3800 words. From 12:45-1:45 I exercised and ate, and by 2:15 I’d hit my quota of 4200 words. I was afraid I’d be distracted, staying home to work, but this may be the most focused… Continue reading Development diaries, 1-7-2015: The possibility that Esker’s mind is damaged
Development diaries, 1-6-2015: Do what we tell you and we won’t kill you
Another slow day — 2800 words between 9:12 and 12:35, the remaining 1300 between 2:30 and 4:15. Hit quota, but things are still really slow. I blame my tiny son (who woke up at 3:30 for a nurse and 5:30 for the day) and staying up past midnight getting the Wattpad and WriteOn bits set… Continue reading Development diaries, 1-6-2015: Do what we tell you and we won’t kill you
Development notes 1-5-15: The trees were bending in the wind
This morning, I recycled my New Jersey Transit and SEPTA schedules. When I went outside to take the trash out, the trees were bending in the wind: Huge forces colliding, high and far away. It seemed like a good omen at the time. These will be daily notes on the day’s writing. There will be… Continue reading Development notes 1-5-15: The trees were bending in the wind