Rafa

Rafa

Writer of science fiction. Poor captain of starships.

Update History

Rafa wrote 1,180 words in 65 min on *Redacted*

Despite having an outline, I wrote myself into a corner. Undoing my own Meereeneese knot right now, lol. The danger of tangents.

β€œTangents are not all bad... and sometimes an interesting route to a better place!” – ChapelWitch
Rafa wrote 56 words in 15 min on *Redacted*

Sat there for fifteen minutes ... wasn't feeling it. Gave myself permission to opt out and read a book instead. Still a win!

β€œReading is food for thought!” – ChapelWitch
β€œI’ve had to do that a couple of times during this project myself. When I struggle to pull myself out of the real world and into the one I’m creating, visiting someone else’s imaginary world can help me make the step into my own.” – JDDAlton
Rafa wrote 56 words in 15 min on *Redacted*

Sat there for fifteen minutes ... wasn't feeling it. Gave myself permission to opt out and read a book instead. Still a win!

β€œ56 words is still something. I love reading when I'm not feeling it - always find it inspires me.” – Natasha
Rafa wrote 1,158 words in 30 min on *Redacted*

A quick sprint, but it was productive. I used a writing prompt to build out the story. It was a fun exercise to add some unexpected perspective to my story.

β€œGreat pace!” – ChapelWitch
Rafa wrote 1,780 words in 90 min on *Redacted*

When feeling low, I enjoy the 'Skeletor is love' memes. In particular, I was thinking of 'Today I lay the building blocks of a better tomorrow' and our skelington friend is crushed under rocks. If you know, you know. This part of November always feels like a grind, but this is leading to something better.

β€œI'm glad I'm not the only one feeling it!” – ChapelWitch
Rafa wrote 751 words in 37 min on *Redacted*

Blah day.

β€œBlah has produced words!” – ChapelWitch
Rafa wrote 2,153 words in 180 min on *Redacted*

Working through plot angles, character motives, sketching beats, but little narrative growth following tentpole work. Making things easy for future me.

β€œFuture you will thank you!” – ChapelWitch
Rafa wrote 1,145 words in 65 min on *Redacted*

Tentpole work. Sketching out scenes while the muse is present.

β€œI do that too! very helpful” – ChrisH
β€œGood idea... will try that!” – ChapelWitch
Created a project: *Redacted*
Rafa wrote 2,895 words in 310 min on Shade

Finished zero draft! Resting this project, let it breathe before revisions. Onto the next!

β€œhooray! the best feeling!” – Rachael
β€œExcellent!” – ChapelWitch
β€œCongrats!” – John M
Rafa wrote 1,835 words in 145 min on Shade

Inspired to finish! A good block today :)

β€œAmazing!” – ChapelWitch
β€œNice!” – Denise Schuh
β€œYAY!!!!” – RedWritesBooks
Rafa wrote 1,750 words in 360 min on Shade

Getting close to finishing the zero draft. Resting the manuscript comes next, then it's onto the next project. Thank you all for this space.

β€œIt's really helpful isn't it!” – ChapelWitch
Rafa wrote 789 words in 30 min on Shade

A short but productive sprint. They have become essential to my writing process. Such a good tool.

β€œThank you for inspiring me to keep practicing sprints!” – ChapelWitch
Rafa wrote 480 words in 30 min on Shade

Short session today, the words aren't flowing well due to pain and drugs from fractured ankle and foot yesterday. Cutting myself some slack. Extend yourself grace if you're not feeling it! Thanks to those who dropped well wishes x

β€œWriting through the pain... I bet it helped!” – ChapelWitch
Rafa wrote 550 words in 30 min on Shade

Everything was going fine until I tripped over while cleaning. Hello fractured ankle and foot. Moral of the story - don't procrasticlean!

β€œHeal up - you've got more words to get - sending hugs” – kelsbells1982
β€œOh no, you poor thing! As a procrasti-cleaner I am heeding this lesson well.” – Rachael
β€œCleaning is dangerous and to be avoided at all costs - writing is far safer” – Louise Broderick
β€œOh no! At least you'll have an opportunity to get more words while you heal!” – teralyncortez
Rafa wrote 1,623 words in 55 min on Shade

A group sprint today using a prompt. More fun with friends :)

Rafa wrote 853 words in 25 min on Shade

Just the one sprint. Momentum is everything.

β€œExcellent pace!” – John M
β€œGood job!” – ChapelWitch
β€œYes it is!” – Rachael
Rafa wrote 1,250 words in 55 min on Shade

Just a short session, but words are words!

β€œExcellent pace.” – Craig
Rafa wrote 4,200 words in 260 min on Shade

Putting the public holiday to use :)

β€œgood wording! :D” – Rachael
β€œWhoa! A good word day!” – DinaSant
Rafa wrote 2,350 words in 182 min on Shade

Word Count

Daily Words: 1,180

Monthly Words: 28,430

Total Words: 28,430

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