ChapelWitch wrote 1,080 words in 120 min on Witchblood

ChapelWitch wrote 1,620 words in 240 min on Witchblood

A good day in the office. Yes, it's taken most of the day... but it's been a total immersion. I have songs that weave themselves into the story, so that slows things down on one level, as I write them... but pushes it forward on another. Always brings me joy!

“I love that you weave in songs <3” – PegB

“Wow, that's impressive. I can't imagine writing a song to weave into a story while writing the story. Just as well really as I can't sing a note!” – PhilipVE

“I've always wanted to weave songs into my stories. Love this.” – catbanks

“Writing should bring every author joy. That's how it works best.” – Craig

“Great job in incorporating song into your story.” – Rob Kelley 42

“immersion for you also equals immersion for the reader. love it” – Rafa

ChapelWitch wrote 1,190 words in 180 min on Witchblood

It's taken most of the day to recall the lost words of yesterday, but it's done. Hey, sometimes you have to take a step back before moving ahead. Grist to the mill.

“Its painful having to recreate lost words! I have been there. Still, you have made up the lost ground now.” – ChrisH

“Glad you managed to get them rewritten!” – John M

“This is the mark of a true writer: not backing away from the daunting task of redoing the work you already did once. Well done!” – Joanna Maciejewska

ChapelWitch wrote 1,290 words in 145 min on Witchblood

I had just totted up my word count, put a scene break in to finish and for some reason the software crashed. Lost half the words for today's session... argh! Thankfully I had the total count which I'm including here because I did them. I can't face redoing them again now. Back to the drawing board tomorrow. Have made notes to remind me.

“I'm sorry your software crashed!” – Denise Schuh

“Ack. So sorry :(” – PegB

“That sucks! Glad you were able to salvage some words.” – Rafa

ChapelWitch wrote 1,122 words in 190 min on Witchblood

A lot of daydreaming today, but it's a dreamy part of the story... and it's part of the process. I can't imagine the words coming any other way!

“Sometimes the best ideas come from the daydreams!” – Denise Schuh

“Yup, I daydream as I write, seems to be how I solve plot problems.” – PhilipVE

“It IS part of the process. Amen to that!” – RedWritesBooks

“One of the most enjoyable parts of the process!” – John M

“What dreams may come! good work!” – mwigington

“Day dreaming (space intended) is such a great way to inhabit the world and FEEL out the situation from the inside. It's only maladaptive when we don't return!” – Rafa

ChapelWitch wrote 1,109 words in 60 min on Witchblood

I know today's words will be binned. Haven't had the brain power. But the discipline was there and that has to be enough.

“You might be surprised. I often feel like what I've (while writing it) wasn't worth the effort but somehow it usually comes good in the editing phase.” – PhilipVE

ChapelWitch wrote 1,246 words in 185 min on Witchblood

Made the deadly mistake of opening my inbox before my MS. Costly!

“I feel you.” – PegB

“oh no, that is the WORST. I did it the other day and five hours later my brain was fried and I'd read the whole internet” – Rachael

“Eek!” – Denise Schuh

“It's the penalty box of life.” – Craig

ChapelWitch wrote 1,452 words on Witchblood

And climbing...

“Forgot to put my minutes. Lost count!” – ChapelWitch

“Nice work!” – John M

“another good day!” – PhilipVE

“🙌” – Denise Schuh

“You're nearly at 20K words! Legend!” – Rafa

ChapelWitch wrote 1,378 words on Witchblood

A turning point today...feeling easier.

“Love those!” – Denise Schuh

“That's awesome! As a swimmer, sometimes I don't really want to do those first yards, but after about the 400 yard mark, I feel like I could go forever. I love that tipping point! Glad to hear you reached it on Witchblood!” – RedWritesBooks

“Way to go! Hope it only gets easier from here!” – LA Magill

ChapelWitch wrote 1,256 words in 145 min on Witchblood

“Nice work!” – MelissaStevens

ChapelWitch wrote 1,103 words in 160 min on Witchblood

Uphill all the way behind a large boulder rolling backwards.

“But you got the words! Great job!” – Denise Schuh

“Well, you didn't get squashed!” – PhilipVE

“made it up the hill! Well done!” – wlarson

“And you got through it! Awesome!” – John M

“A Sisyphian effort, then! Way to go!” – mwigington

“Keep it up! Many ways up the mountain x” – Rafa

ChapelWitch wrote 1,282 words in 145 min on Witchblood

Hard slog today.

“But you did it! Great job!” – Denise Schuh

“Way to push through!” – John M

“Yes, but 1,282 words you wouldn't have had otherwise. The hard slog days are big win days in my opinion!” – PhilipVE

“A wordsmith at the forge, keep hammering! :)” – mwigington

ChapelWitch wrote 1,146 words in 60 min on Witchblood

I did four lots of (Craig's) different sprints in an hour and the writing is pretty poor. So, no they were not good words! Speed over quality? Or will it get better? It's difficult to imagine at the moment!

“Quality over speed - take a few minutes to think through what you want to write. The sprint is nothing more than focused time to get the words. Not an exercise to see how fast you can type.” – Craig

“You'll get used to it and quality will improve.” – PhilipVE

ChapelWitch wrote 1,146 words in 60 min on Witchblood

I did four lots of (Craig's) different sprints in an hour and the writing is pretty poor. So, no they were not good words! Speed over quality? Or will it get better. It's difficult to imagine at the moment!

“Good pace” – Craig

“I often write sloppy to just get my ideas down before I lose them, and the the rewrite is where the quality happens, so maybe you got some good stuff even if you don’t see it yet.” – AKastanis

ChapelWitch wrote 1,146 words in 60 min on Witchblood

I did four lots of (Craig's) different sprints in an hour and the writing is pretty poor. So, no they were not good words! Speed over quality? Or will it get better. It's difficult to imagine at the moment!

ChapelWitch wrote 1,029 words in 120 min on Witchblood

“I love watching everyone's story growing!” – Rachael

“You're on a roll. Great work” – NickS

“Well done - did you use timed sprints? Can recommend Craig's sprint videos :)” – kelsbells1982

ChapelWitch wrote 1,165 words in 125 min on Witchblood

ChapelWitch wrote 1,186 words in 175 min on Witchblood

“Good count!” – Denise Schuh

“I really am enjoying seeing everyone write! Good wording! ✨” – Rachael

“Really consistent Lady Witch” – PhilipVE

ChapelWitch wrote 1,062 words in 130 min on Witchblood

A slow day getting the words in.

“Same! But we did the words!” – Rachael

“But you pulled through! Slow words are still done words.” – John M

ChapelWitch wrote 1,102 words on Witchblood

I tried dictating today... and got a couple of hundred words in. Does that count?

“Absolutely! Well done!” – JDDAlton

“That works!” – Denise Schuh

“Yep, dictating is great, makes for a cleaner first draft in my experience” – PhilipVE

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Monthly Words: 27,345

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