So you might be aware, from some of my (sparse) recent posts that I'm starting a new book. Or, attempting to start one, anyway. I have an idea that I'm very excited about but it's a bit daunting in it's complexity and so rather than writing, I've been making lots and lots of notes. And staring into space. And sighing.
I've come to the realization it's time now for me to man up and start putting real words on the page so I've decided the best way to make sure that I do this is to announce my goal publicly so that my fear of humiliation will keep me on task.
So here it is. This month, starting today, I intend to write a minimum of 1000 words every day on my WIP PARADOX (see, doesn't that title just sound complex?), for an end total of at least 30,000 words on May 31st. I'm putting up a little counter on my sidebar so that I can keep tabs on my wordcount each day.
Please feel free to harass me on twitter or facebook and ask if I've done my 1000 words for the day. I'll try to post on my progress, but I'm not sure anyone wants to read the melodrama about all the hair I'm tearing out while trying to get this done.
If any of you out there are looking to do something similar let me know. Maybe we can support each other.
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Monday, May 2, 2011
Saturday, January 2, 2010
An Almost Kiss for No Kiss Blogfest!
It's No Kiss Blogfest today! Hosted by Frankie Diane Mills! I was so bummed I missed out on Kissing Day last week. Almost kisses are one of my favorite things to write, so even though I just found out about this today, I'm determined to participate.
Here's my almost kiss scene, from my WIP #1:
I don’t know how long I cry before my breathing finally returns to normal. When I’m calm again, he rubs my back but doesn’t let go. It’s like we both become aware of how close we’re standing at the same time. His chest pressed against mine. His hands under my jacket, in the small of my back. My heartbeat speeds up when his breathing turns shallow. I lean back just far enough to tilt my head and peer up at him.
“Thanks.” My voice is barely a whisper.
The look in his eyes stops time. All at once, every nerve in my body is straining to be closer to him.
He nods, his eyes moving to my lips. “Sure.” His voice sounds rough, deeper than usual.
I’m transfixed by his mouth - remembering the softness of his lips, the way they felt against mine. Wondering what it would feel like if the kiss was for real.
His hand tugs gently at the bottom of my shirt and he bends down, his lips hovering inches from mine. Hesitating.
My breath catches in my throat. Oh God, please. I lean closer.
“Cody, didn’t you hear me call--”
The door to the house opens and with a gasp, we fly apart. Too late.
Cody’s mom stands in the doorway looking, if not stunned, then really, really surprised. “Oh,” she says, looking back and forth between Cody and me, a grin slowly forming.
I’m mortified, my face on fire, but Cody, as laid back as ever, just smiles. “Hey, mom.”
“Hi Caitlyn,” she says to me before shifting her eyes back to Cody. “I didn’t realize you were here.”
And that's that! Hope you enjoyed it, and I hope you ckeck out all the other writers that are participating! Happy New Year!
Here's my almost kiss scene, from my WIP #1:
I don’t know how long I cry before my breathing finally returns to normal. When I’m calm again, he rubs my back but doesn’t let go. It’s like we both become aware of how close we’re standing at the same time. His chest pressed against mine. His hands under my jacket, in the small of my back. My heartbeat speeds up when his breathing turns shallow. I lean back just far enough to tilt my head and peer up at him.
“Thanks.” My voice is barely a whisper.
The look in his eyes stops time. All at once, every nerve in my body is straining to be closer to him.
He nods, his eyes moving to my lips. “Sure.” His voice sounds rough, deeper than usual.
I’m transfixed by his mouth - remembering the softness of his lips, the way they felt against mine. Wondering what it would feel like if the kiss was for real.
His hand tugs gently at the bottom of my shirt and he bends down, his lips hovering inches from mine. Hesitating.
My breath catches in my throat. Oh God, please. I lean closer.
“Cody, didn’t you hear me call--”
The door to the house opens and with a gasp, we fly apart. Too late.
Cody’s mom stands in the doorway looking, if not stunned, then really, really surprised. “Oh,” she says, looking back and forth between Cody and me, a grin slowly forming.
I’m mortified, my face on fire, but Cody, as laid back as ever, just smiles. “Hey, mom.”
“Hi Caitlyn,” she says to me before shifting her eyes back to Cody. “I didn’t realize you were here.”
And that's that! Hope you enjoyed it, and I hope you ckeck out all the other writers that are participating! Happy New Year!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Teaser Tuesday
I haven't done a teaser in a while, so here's one that I used for Kiersten White's Giveaway last week. It's from my WIP Sleeper. Hope you like it!
I sneak down to my dad’s office and search the web for things like “sudden development of martial arts skills” and “strange dreams”.
According to 99% of the internet I’m a vampire slayer and Buffy is dead. I’m pretty sure that as crazy as things are right now, they’re not vampire-and-demon-crazy.
Mr. White was doing just fine in the sunlight before I knocked him out.
I sneak down to my dad’s office and search the web for things like “sudden development of martial arts skills” and “strange dreams”.
According to 99% of the internet I’m a vampire slayer and Buffy is dead. I’m pretty sure that as crazy as things are right now, they’re not vampire-and-demon-crazy.
Mr. White was doing just fine in the sunlight before I knocked him out.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Teaser Tuesday
Here's a teaser from my other WIP (currently on hold for NaNo) Sleeper.
"Even all pissed off that he had to talk to losers like Cody and me, he was still really hot. I kind of hated him for that."
I like this line a lot. I think it sums up my MC's personality really well.
"Even all pissed off that he had to talk to losers like Cody and me, he was still really hot. I kind of hated him for that."
I like this line a lot. I think it sums up my MC's personality really well.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Haiku For You
YA Highway has a cool post today where they take their WIPs and create haiku poems about them. I love haiku, so I thought I'd give it a try. Not my best work but hey, they are about works in progress!
Current WIP
awkward shyness wakes
to newfound strength, speed and skills
must learn why or die
NaNo Project
at the end of life
he finds a reason to live
save her from herself
Current WIP
awkward shyness wakes
to newfound strength, speed and skills
must learn why or die
NaNo Project
at the end of life
he finds a reason to live
save her from herself
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