Rafa

Rafa

Writer of science fiction. Poor captain of starships.

Update History

Rafa wrote 2,743 words in 140 min on *Redacted*

That's me done for November. 45k hit. Thanks to all for support!

β€œHigh five!” – ChapelWitch
Rafa wrote 1,347 words in 90 min on *Redacted*

I'd hoped to hit 50k this month, but it looks like a 45k month. I'm cool with that!

β€œStill an impressive word count for the month!” – Joanna Maciejewska
β€œMega effort!” – Mari
β€œDefinitely!” – ChapelWitch
Rafa wrote 2,133 words in 152 min on *Redacted*
β€œGreat progress!” – ChapelWitch
Rafa wrote 2,951 words in 196 min on *Redacted*

Second wind. Once upon a time, losing momentum was the equivalent of slamming on the brakes for me. Sprints, doubling, group work, are my fave go-to methods of getting back on the wagon as quickly as possible. Strong outlines is the other! Really looking forward to Adelaide SIA meet up next week. Tx all.

β€œExcellent job!” – ChapelWitch
β€œI hear you. Nice work picking it up, again. Will miss the Adelaide meet-up, but have fun there - lots of good writing people.” – CMSimpson
Rafa wrote 787 words in 25 min on *Redacted*

A day where life happened.

β€œBut you got words down!” – ChapelWitch
β€œit does, but you got some words down :)” – KABragonje
β€œThe power of short sprints where you can look back and see that you still made progress.” – Craig
Rafa wrote 3,681 words in 210 min on *Redacted*

Strengthened the outline which made the words easy.

β€œInspiring!” – ChapelWitch
Rafa wrote 1,411 words in 75 min on *Redacted*

:)

Rafa wrote 1,752 words in 90 min on *Redacted*

This month has generated some good momentum.

β€œit has for me, too!” – Rachael
β€œDitto!” – ChapelWitch
Rafa wrote 2,379 words in 240 min on *Redacted*

A good day :)

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

Word Count

Daily Words: 0

Monthly Words: 0

Total Words: 47,614

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