JAMortimore

JAMortimore

Retired Brit who normally writes SF but decided to write a cozy fantasy this year for a change.

Update History

JAMortimore wrote 1,211 words on Elver’s Landing

Fewer than I'd hoped for, but a busy day. Still plenty of time to reach my target!

β€œElvis is in the house!” – Craig
JAMortimore wrote 1,869 words in 90 min on Elver’s Landing

Odd google of the day: what are the parts of a shoe called?

JAMortimore wrote 2,111 words in 180 min on Elver’s Landing

Going reasonably well, but definitely soggy middle! A good edit will sort it out later, I'm sure. Best google of the day: what medical properties does squid ink have?

β€œVery sustainable pace.” – Craig
JAMortimore wrote 1,921 words in 90 min on Elver’s Landing

I've passed the half way mark! It still feels very episodic, though.

β€œCongrats!” – John M
β€œGreat job” – Nixxie
β€œOoh! Nicely done!” – CMSimpson
JAMortimore wrote 3,140 words in 180 min on Elver’s Landing

Had fun with it today, and am pausing just as somebody is about to read an important and relevant piece of history from a book.

JAMortimore wrote 2,882 words in 270 min on Elver’s Landing

My running total is at 20,004, so I'm catching up! It all feels rather episodic, but I think a lot of cozies are.

JAMortimore wrote 2,877 words in 300 min on Elver’s Landing

A very rainy day here in the UK, a good excuse to batton down the hatches and get in some serious wordage!

JAMortimore wrote 1,744 words in 120 min on Elver’s Landing

Not quite as many words as I'd hoped for, but I will have more time tomorrow - still need to catch up!

β€œGood pace.” – Craig
JAMortimore wrote 1,865 words in 120 min on Elver’s Landing

Starting to catch up - I now need to hit 2,206 words per day to get the 50K in time. Doable!

β€œDefinitely doable!” – PhilipVE
JAMortimore wrote 330 words in 120 min on Elver’s Landing

Typed up notes and added more words - this is now the right total in the MS (some more notes still to add, but they will be additional words)

JAMortimore wrote 80 words in 60 min on Elver’s Landing

Long drive home!

JAMortimore wrote 150 words in 60 min on Elver’s Landing

More notes.

JAMortimore wrote 150 words in 120 min on Elver’s Landing

More hand written.

JAMortimore wrote 84 words in 60 min on Elver’s Landing

At an SF convention so not much time to write.

JAMortimore wrote 520 words in 200 min on Elver’s Landing

Hand written, since I'm not at my computer for the weekend.

JAMortimore wrote 1,265 words in 90 min on Elver’s Landing

Was at an event for most of my usual writing slot, but still managed to crank out a few words before bedtime!

β€œGood for you~” – Jennifer
JAMortimore wrote 1,780 words in 120 min on Elver’s Landing

Steady progress.

JAMortimore wrote 2,065 words in 120 min on Elver’s Landing

A bit of a filler chapter, not a lot happening, just setting things up really.

JAMortimore wrote 2,444 words in 120 min on Elver’s Landing

My search history for tonight is hysterically funny, including such gems as 'how did they used to light oil lamps' and 'what's a good name for a fish and chip shop'.

β€œSomeone should compile a list of writer’s searches. It would be scary!” – cpnight
JAMortimore wrote 1,772 words in 120 min on Elver’s Landing

Got a bit bogged down researching how to dock an airship

β€œI love those moments though! I hope it inspired you for many more words!” – RedWritesBooks
β€œNot near sharp, pointy things:)” – Craig

Word Count

Daily Words: 0

Monthly Words: 30,260

Total Words: 30,260

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