PhilipVE

PhilipVE

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PhilipVE wrote 4,276 words in 102 min on Book 8

Frustratingly I didn't get any time to write yesterday so I've put in several sprints today to make up for it. Still adrift of where I should be on my personal target by some way but I'm still in with a chance of achieving it.

Some of todays writing felt like pulling teeth - quite slowly. I never these are particular good sessions. I'll find out when I go back to edit.

β€œSit and think for a while. If you were a reader plowing through your story, what would keep you reading and set you up for more?” – Craig
PhilipVE wrote 1,187 words in 25 min on Book 8

Plus spent some time thinking about plot elements in the second half of the book.

PhilipVE wrote 2,464 words in 48 min on Book 8
β€œNice work. Keep it up!” – CMSimpson
β€œExcellent!” – John M
PhilipVE wrote 350 words in 10 min on Book 8

It is challenging to write on a Sunday with other family stuff going. After Novel November is over I think I will avoid writing on a Sunday. It is probably a good idea to have one day to let my creative writing brain relax.

β€œRight there with you, but you got words! That's what matters.” – John M
β€œI feel the same!” – ChapelWitch
PhilipVE wrote 2,020 words in 41 min on Book 8

A bit behind where I'd like to be, but hitting an exciting part of the story.

β€œI love the exciting parts - they're so much fun to write.” – sherylrecinos
PhilipVE wrote 3,236 words in 69 min on Book 8

More words today to make up for time lost yesterday and the day before

β€œNice!” – PegB
PhilipVE wrote 615 words in 18 min on Book 8

Another disruptive day - happy to have got some words down

β€œNice use of a short time slot.” – Craig
PhilipVE wrote 272 words in 7 min on Book 8

Small day today, other stuff intervened. Still words though!

PhilipVE wrote 2,639 words in 54 min on Book 8

Plus about a further 45 minutes on research

β€œI struggle on that sometimes. Research is vital to making things right, but I can often go down a rabbit hole. Well done for your focus!” – wlarson
PhilipVE wrote 1,610 words in 45 min on Book 8

Plus had to do an hours research on two mythical characters I'm adding to this book

β€œImpressive!” – DinaSant
PhilipVE wrote 762 words in 16 min on Book 8
PhilipVE wrote 2,364 words in 54 min on Book 8
β€œLightning fingers!” – ChapelWitch
PhilipVE wrote 2,532 words in 41 min on Book 8

Pleased to hit my personal target for the week

β€œYay! Well done!” – MermaidOfMischief
β€œJeepers... amazing!” – ChapelWitch
PhilipVE wrote 2,305 words in 35 min on Book 8

Flowed easily today

β€œWow! Breakneck!” – John M
β€œWhoa! Awesome!” – DinaSant
PhilipVE wrote 1,809 words in 49 min on Book 8
β€œYou're steaming along!” – ChapelWitch
PhilipVE wrote 2,049 words in 54 min on Book 8
β€œStorming through!” – ChapelWitch
PhilipVE wrote 3,308 words in 92 min on Book 8

Came up with an idea that changed the opening of the book. Looking forward to polishing that in the editing phase.

β€œYou're on fire!” – ChapelWitch
PhilipVE wrote 1,009 words in 14 min on Book 8
PhilipVE wrote 1,067 words in 32 min on Book 8

And I'm off

β€œWoohoo Good luck” – RachelMorton
Created a project: Book 8

Word Count

Daily Words: 0

Monthly Words: 35,874

Total Words: 35,874

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