Had an amazing writing day today, working on some scenes that I've wanted to write for the longest time.  Once again, characters surprised me.  One showed up without notice.  Haven't done anything with him yet because that part of the story will be told from Lenn's perspective and I'm finishing up a chapter in Matsuko's head  (Matsuko is Lenn's Mom). 

The characters are at the place in the story where they're selling off all of their goods to get ready for the forced evacuation.  It's been a grueling day for Matsuko as she sells the bits and pieces of her life away to strangers and acquaintances.  I ended today's writing session after an unexpected moment of kindness from a bit-character named Aggie.

Here's how Matsuko put it:

As the screen shut softly behind Aggie, Matsuko felt tears gather in her throat at the unexpected measure of kindness.  She almost wished she had given the plates away to her--the stranger with the awful sister and eyes the color of mercy.

Needs a bit of editing that, but now is the time for writing.  Anyway, Aggie was a fun find.  Now I'm taking the rest of the day off.  Doing some post-holiday recuperating of my own.  Maybe I can even talk Dan into a movie!

Grand total so far is 42,139 words.  I've got five more days of writing at 1573 words per day...feeling pretty good since I logged in over 2400 today.  I may make it to the finish line!

 


Comments

Erik

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:18:19

Nothing quite like having the goal in sight... road still to run, but that burst of energy at coming into view... 5 more days. Wow. Think of all you've done this November. Talk about shattering to tiny pieces the remotest memory of writer's block. Go Ms. Laura.

 

Todd

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:22:13

KeepitupKeepitupKeepitupKeepitupKeepitup

I'm so pleased for you (and jealous!) that you're having such a great month of writing.

 

Hal

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:34:55

Did you talk Dan into a movie?

 

Laura

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:58:14

Erik,

See today's post for the visual you gave me under the "finish line" link. Yup! Now if I can figure out how I'm going to recreate this deadline environment, I'll be in good shape!

 

Laura

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:01:39

Todd,

Yes, sir! Thanks for the encouragement. Did I already thank you for the great card?? I've kept it on my desk as an encouragement.

It's been a productive month mostly because I've been able to focus. Family have been totally understanding. I set some rest time into the daily writing goal...and I don't have a day job!

Thanks for being pleased. And I totally understand about the jealous part. Sometimes I've felt exactly the same watching a certain Cindy Morefield be so productive!

 

Laura

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:02:44

No movie, Hal. It was a weekend, not our favorite time to go to the show. So we passed. Watched a great football game (yaay Chargers!) instead.

How was your Thanksgiving?

 



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